A snapshot of the U.S. economy for the last six months.
The U.S. Month at a Glance (April 2008)
The U.S. Month at a Glance (April 2008)
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- Retail sales declined by 0.6 per cent in February confirming that households are reducing spending due to the slump in housing markets.
- Employment declined by 80,000 in March while losses for the previous two months were revised upwards.
- Consumer sentiment dropped to 64.5 in March, its lowest level since October 1993.
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