Leslie Preston
Leslie Preston
according chain holiday january reports retailers seemed store
According to chain store reports non-auto retailers seemed to have fared much better in January than during the holiday season.
consumer expected greater grew increase january quarter sets solid spending stage
A solid increase in January sets the stage for a quarter where real consumer spending is expected to grew at a greater than 5% pace.
advancing claims decline fairly gain largely markets shock strong tame wages
A strong payrolls gain was largely telegraphed by the jobless claims decline and shouldn't be a big shock to markets if wages aren't too threatening. Wages are advancing a fairly tame pace.
retail sales start year
Retail sales look to start off the year with a bang.