Early indicators point to weakness in business confidence, housing market
Keep an eye on interest rates, inflation, legislation and more
Inflation was main contributor; volume only up 0.2%
Concerns about a recession have been eased, for now, by the ongoing strength of the job market
Getting about costs money but the elderly are seeing a crunch on grocery bills, investment portfolios
Americans spent more on building, garden supplies; less at clothing stores
However, food prices at grocery stores rose at the fastest pace since August 1981
Reduced congestion, slowing demand, rising inventories signal price pressure may ease, Fitch Ratings says
Low river levels disrupting shipping, energy, production capacity
New U.S. bill will affect many sectors due to climate, health and tax policy changes, a report says