The retail picture improved while employers continue to struggle filling open positions.
Retail Sales Improve, Job Openings Remain at (Near) Record Levels: June 10 – 14
Retail and Manufacturing Fail to Impress: May 13 – 17
Retail and manufacturing each stumbled in April.
Manufacturing Ends 2018 on a High Note: January 14 – 18
Factories were more active as 2018 wrapped up, but consumer sentiment softened in the early days of 2019.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 