Both the labor market and business sentiment started 2020 on a high note.
Hiring and Business Activity Rose in January: February 3 – 7
Job Openings Shrink, Hiring Picks Up: November 4 – 8
Job openings, factory orders, and trade activity all declined in September.
Consumer Spending Wobbled Again: May 27 – 31
Real consumer spending failed to grow in April.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 