April was the slowest month in 2016 for job creation while the trade deficit shrinks in the face of weakness in consumer goods imports.
Job Creation and Consumer Goods Imports Both Slow: What We Learned During the Week of May 2 – 6
A Post-Recession High in Hiring: What We Learned During the Week of April 4-8
The labor market remains a bright spot as hiring jumped to a post-recession high during February. Meanwhile, global demand for U.S. goods weighed on the trade deficit.
Big Job Gains, Wider Trade Deficit: What We Learned During the Week of February 29-March 4
February featured robust job creation, although the average number hours worked and average weekly earnings both declined during the month.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 