The trade picture barely changed during July, but the service sector perked up in August.
Trade Data Holds Steady in July: September 4 – 8
Hiring Picks Up, Trade Deficit Narrows: July 3 – 7
The labor market rebounded in June with accelerated hiring in health/social assistance and leisure/hospitality.
Employers’ Inability to Find Qualified Candidates Slows Hiring: June 5 – 9.
A lack of qualified candidates weighed on hiring during April.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 