The trade picture barely changed during July, but the service sector perked up in August.
Trade Data Holds Steady in July: September 4 – 8
Companies Continue to Hire, But Wage Growth Lags: July 31 – August 4
Employers continued to expand their payrolls during July, but they were stingier with pay hikes.
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.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 