October was a good month for retailers, less so for manufacturing or the real estate market.
Consumers Spend in October: November 14 – November 18
8 Straight Declines: October 17 – 21
More data, including from the housing sector, point towards a slowdown.
Keep on Rising: September 19 – 23
The Federal Reserve bumps up short-term interest rates and will do so again.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 