Retail sales ended 2019 on a positive note while job openings fell sharply.
Retail Sales Up, Industrial Production Down: January 13 – 17
Payrolls and the Service Sector Bloom, Manufacturing Struggles: January 6 – 10
The U.S. labor market added 22.6 million jobs during the 2010s.
A Robust Start to the Holiday Shopping Season: December 16 – 20
Consumer spending and sentiment were solid in November.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 