Retail sales rose in September, but employers there and elsewhere are unable to fill their open jobs.
Strong Retail Sales, Unfilled Jobs and Inflation Remain: October 11 – 15
Consumer and Business Sentiment is Tested: March 9 – 13
Data released last week show COVID-19’s early impact on consumer and business owner sentiment.
Retail Sales Gain, Manufacturing Does Not: November 11 – 15
Retail sales made a small comeback in October while manufacturing let up again.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 