The Federal Reserve lowered its short-term interest rate target for the first time in four years.
Rate Cut: September 16 – 20
Slowdown in Sales: June 17 – 21
Retail and home sales both were soft in May.
Prices Rise, Retail Sales Fall: February 12 – 16
Inflation picked up in the new year.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 