December was only merry for some retail sectors, but small business owners did grow more confident.
A Mixed Holiday Gift Bag for Retailers: What We Learned During the Week of January 9 – 13
The Fed Bumps Up Short-Term Rates, Forecasts 3 Rate Hikes in 2017: What We Learned During the Week of December 12 – 16
For only the 2nd time in a decade, the Federal Reserve raised its short-term interest rate target. Meanwhile, both manufacturing output and retail sales were a bit soft during November.
Another Strong Month for Retail Sales: What We Learned During the Week of November 14 – 18
Retail sales continued to build momentum this fall, while gains in manufacturing remained restrained.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 