January Retail Sales Rebound, But December Numbers Revised Lower... January retail sales inched up 0.2%, but the 1.2% drop in December was revised down to a 1.6% slide. What it means – The numbers ...
Week In Review – February 19 2019
Congress Reaches Deal on Government Funding… Republicans and Democrats reached a deal that includes limited funding for border fencing and does not reduce the number of beds in detention ...
Week In Review – January 22 2019
Still. Shut. Down… President Trump and the Democrat Congressional leaders remain at odds over funding more wall at the Southern border. What it means – We’ve moved from a farce, to a spectacle, to ...
Week In Review – September 17 2018
Small Business Optimism Highest in 45 Years… The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index rose to 108.8, the highest mark since the index began 45 years ago. What ...
Week In Review – August 21 2018
U.S. Retail Sales Up 0.5% in July, June Gains Revised Lower to 0.2%... The monthly average over June and July was 0.35%, which is in line with expectations. What it means – The lower number for ...