Employment in leisure & hospitality and in retail fell after the recent hurricanes.
The Labor Market’s 7-Year Winning Streak Ended Last Month: October 2 – 6.
Economic Activity Eased During the End of Summer: September 25 – 29
Personal spending and overall economic activity both slowed in August.
Trade Data Holds Steady in July: September 4 – 8
The trade picture barely changed during July, but the service sector perked up in August.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 