The Fed now says to expect 2 rate hikes in 2016 while lower prices hurt retail sales in February.
Spark in Manufacturing Activity, Pick Up in Core Consumer Prices: What We Learned During the Week of February 15-19
Manufacturing had its largest single-month increase in activity since last summer (although the sector remains weak) while core consumer prices continue to pick up.
A Not So Merry Retail Season: What We Learned During the Week of January 11-15
Retailers did not receive much holiday joy as 2015 was wrapping up.
