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
Retail Sales Jumped, Factory Output Slowed in July: August 14 – 18
The summer of 2017 is shaping up better for retail sales than previously believed.
Retail Sales and Inflation Both Take a Summer Break: July 10 – 14
The summer has not been sizzling (so far) for retailers while inflation takes June off for vacation.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 