Retail sales expanded while growth in manufacturing slowed.
Cash Registers Rang Louder in July: August 13 – 17
Manufacturing and Retail Thrived in June: July 16 – 20
A series of economic news points to activity heating up during the first days of summer.
Vehicles Drive Manufacturing and Retail Sales: April 16 – 20
Manufacturing activity grew again in March (albeit at a slower pace than in February) while retail sales had its best month since last November.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 