Employers say they intend to expand payrolls during Q2, but small business owners are not as confident.
More Hiring During Q2, But Less Optimism: What We Learned During the Week of March 7-11
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.
Retail Rebounds, Prices Fall: What We Learned During the Week of February 8-12
There was a small bump in retail sales and near-record numbers of job openings. And yet, import and export price continue to fall.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 