Job openings, factory orders, and trade activity all declined in September.
Job Openings Shrink, Hiring Picks Up: November 4 – 8
Consumer Spending Wobbled Again: May 27 – 31
Real consumer spending failed to grow in April.
The Trade Deficit Narrowed in November as Exports and Imports Both Fell: Week of February 4 – 8
The trade deficit shrank in November, as had factory orders.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 