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.
Retail Sales Jumped, Factory Output Slowed in July: August 14 – 18
The summer of 2017 is shaping up better for retail sales than previously believed.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 