Retail sales improved in January but manufacturing output struggled in February.
Retailers and Manufacturers Started 2019 in Different Directions: March 11 – 15
Factories Slowed in January: February 11 – 15
Factories pumped out less output in January.
Manufacturing Ends 2018 on a High Note: January 14 – 18
Factories were more active as 2018 wrapped up, but consumer sentiment softened in the early days of 2019.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 