Even though the storm hit Texas during the final days of August, the impact Hurricane Harvey was already showing up in the data.
Industrial Production and Retail Sales Take a Pause: September 11 – 15
Job Creation and Wage Growth Slowed in August: August 28 – September 1
Manufacturing and construction sectors were responsible for more than a third of August’s net job creation.
Job Openings Hit a New Record: August 7 – 11.
Employers have many unfilled jobs while inflation remains subdued.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 