Moderate winter weather appears to have boosted manufacturing in February, less so for retail.
Manufacturing Grows, Retail Sales Pause: March 12 – 16
Job Creation and the Trade Deficit Both Grow: March 5 – 9
Payroll growth surprised to the upside while the trade deficit widened once again.
The U.S. Trade Deficit Hits a 9-Year High: February 5 – 9
Imports grew faster than had exports during the final days of 2017.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 