What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week
Weekly Economic Update: A brief, non-technical review of the previous week's U.S. economic data releases by Kevin A. Roth, PhD
Manufacturing had its largest single-month increase in activity since last summer (although the sector remains weak) while core consumer prices continue to pick up.
On one hand, a revised Q3 GDP estimate does not inspire nor does data on November business conditions. Yet, consumer sentiment improved as 2015 was wrapping up with Americans opening up their wallets.
The Fed finally made a move, manufacturing remained stuck in neutral and new home starts rebounded.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 