Factories were more active as 2018 wrapped up, but consumer sentiment softened in the early days of 2019.
Manufacturing Ends 2018 on a High Note: January 14 – 18
Gas Prices Dropped as 2018 Ended: January 7 – 11
Core consumer prices grew at a steady, moderate pace in December.
Payrolls Surged as 2018 Ended: December 31 – January 4
Employers added more workers in December than they had in any month since February.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 