Data released last week show COVID-19’s early impact on consumer and business owner sentiment.
Consumer and Business Sentiment is Tested: March 9 – 13
Retail Sales Gain, Manufacturing Does Not: November 11 – 15
Retail sales made a small comeback in October while manufacturing let up again.
The Fed Moves, Inflation Does Not: June 12 – 16
The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates even though inflation remains below where it wants it to be.
