The labor market was showing some life, at least through mid-June.
Still a Long Way to Go: June 29 – July 3
Lasting or Fleeting? June 22 – 26
More data shows business activity partially bounced back in May.
The Bumpy Road Ahead: April 20 – 24
The impact of COVID-19 continued to ripple through the U.S. economy.
Layoffs Skyrocketed in Mid-March: March 23 – 27
The first set of data reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic—jobless data—came out last week.
Hiring and Business Activity Rose in January: February 3 – 7
Both the labor market and business sentiment started 2020 on a high note.
Increased Economic Activity, Decreased Durable Goods Orders: December 23 – 27
The U.S. economy expanded more quickly in November, but durable goods orders faltered.
Consumers Check Their Spending: November 25 – 29
Personal spending and overall economic activity chilled in the fall weather.
Home Sales Chilled (Again) in January: February 18 – 22
Home sales faltered again in early 2019.
The Fed Is ‘Patient,’ Employers Speed Hiring: January 28 – February 1
The Fed hits the breaks while the job creation motors on.
