Factories were more active as 2018 wrapped up, but consumer sentiment softened in the early days of 2019.
Manufacturing Ends 2018 on a High Note: January 14 – 18
Economic Activity Grew, Sentiment Did Not: December 24 – 28
Economic activity was above average in November, but consumers were less cheery about the future as 2018 ended.
Consumer Spending Bounced Back: November 26 – 30
Personal spending and overall economic activity were resilient in October.
