Payroll growth slowed down while the trade deficit widened (again).
Job Growth Slows, Trade Deficit Grows: April 2 – 6
Manufacturing Grows, Retail Sales Pause: March 12 – 16
Moderate winter weather appears to have boosted manufacturing in February, less so for retail.
Job Creation and the Trade Deficit Both Grow: March 5 – 9
Payroll growth surprised to the upside while the trade deficit widened once again.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 