Both the goods and services sectors had a surplus, and foreign investment also rose
One-fifth of businesses are worried they may face layoffs in the next 12 months
All households saw income rise in 2020, with lower-income groups gaining most
That's a pullback from the 4.7% spending surge in March, but the drop was expected
Much of the increase was due to the temporary distorting effects of lockdowns
Housing market worries are a sign that stimulus needs reining in, report says
Retail sales rose 3.6% to $57.6 billion in March as Covid-19 restrictions relaxed
U.S. equities were the focus of $21.2 billion worth of foreign securities purchases in March
Manufacturing sales hit their highest level since June 2019
The question is whether consumers will continue to spend without stimulus checks