Rising gas prices boosted not only overall inflation but also retail sales.
Higher Gas Prices Boost Inflation, For Now: October 9 – 13
Industrial Production and Retail Sales Take a Pause: September 11 – 15
Even though the storm hit Texas during the final days of August, the impact Hurricane Harvey was already showing up in the data.
Job Openings Hit a New Record: August 7 – 11.
Employers have many unfilled jobs while inflation remains subdued.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 