Core consumer prices grew at a steady, moderate pace in December.
Gas Prices Dropped as 2018 Ended: January 7 – 11
Payrolls Surged as 2018 Ended: December 31 – January 4
Employers added more workers in December than they had in any month since February.
Retail Shines, Factory Activity Does Not: December 10 – 14
Consumers started the holiday season with gusto, while manufacturing took another break.
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