Inflation made its presence felt in January while manufacturing output grew despite a decline in automobile production.
Inflation Perking Up, Retail Sales Firm: What We Learned During the Week of February 13 – 17
A Mixed Holiday Gift Bag for Retailers: What We Learned During the Week of January 9 – 13
December was only merry for some retail sectors, but small business owners did grow more confident.
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.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 