Retail sales and manufacturing swelled in July…but so had prices.
Retail Sales Rise Above Their Year-Ago Pace: August 10 – 14
Gradually Digging Out: August 3 – 7
Labor market growth downshifted, but both the manufacturing and sector sectors pointed towards more growth.
A Cautious Gain: July 6 – 10
The service sector expanded in June while hiring picked up mid-spring.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 