Employers added more workers in December than they had in any month since February.
Payrolls Surged as 2018 Ended: December 31 – January 4
Retail Shines, Factory Activity Does Not: December 10 – 14
Consumers started the holiday season with gusto, while manufacturing took another break.
Job Creation Solid, If Slower: December 3 – 7
Job creation mellowed a bit in November while the trade deficit widened again in October.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 