Consumers started the holiday season with gusto, while manufacturing took another break.
Retail Shines, Factory Activity Does Not: December 10 – 14
October Was Better for Retailers: November 12 – 16
Retail sales regained strength in October.
A Record Number of Job Openings: October 15 – 19
Employers continued to have difficulty filling job openings in August.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 