Large enterprises lead the way
Construction spending slumps
Although automobile and housing sales are weak, it’s not enough to tip the economy into a recession
Growth in consumer spending offset continuing softness in automobile and housing-related sales
Consumer confidence, durable goods orders slip
Lower prices for gasoline, heating fuels offset other cost increases
Falling gasoline prices, auto sales trim quarterly sales growth
Q3 sales increase 1.6%
14.6% drop larger than expected
Industrial production increases