Manufacturing activity grew again in March (albeit at a slower pace than in February) while retail sales had its best month since last November.
Vehicles Drive Manufacturing and Retail Sales: April 16 – 20
Manufacturing Grows, Retail Sales Pause: March 12 – 16
Moderate winter weather appears to have boosted manufacturing in February, less so for retail.
Retail Sales & Manufacturing Chilled in January: February 12 – 16
Retail sales and manufacturing output paused in January.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 