Job openings, factory orders, and trade activity all declined in September.
Job Openings Shrink, Hiring Picks Up: November 4 – 8
Payroll Growth Moderated: September 30 – October 4
The U.S. economy continued to create jobs in September, albeit at a more restrained rate.
Job Creation Underwhelmed in August: September 2 – 6
Job creation slowed in August while one measure of manufacturing activity turned negative.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 