The holidays were not merry for retailers, but manufacturing has remained stout.
Retail Stumbles, Manufacturing Strengthens: January 11 – 15
Job Growth Halted: January 4 – 8
The U.S. economy failed to create jobs for the first time since last spring.
Hiring and Inflation Held Steady: December 7 – 11
The bloom is off the labor market, while inflation has remained moderate.
