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.
Retail Shines, Factory Activity Does Not: December 10 – 14
Consumers started the holiday season with gusto, while manufacturing took another break.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 