The holidays were not merry for retailers, but manufacturing has remained stout.
Retail Stumbles, Manufacturing Strengthens: January 11 – 15
Hiring and Inflation Held Steady: December 7 – 11
The bloom is off the labor market, while inflation has remained moderate.
Gains in Prices and Job Openings Remained Modest: November 9 – 13
Inflation has remained largely in check this fall.
