Manufacturing industry

Manufacturing activity contracted again in December, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s survey.

Gross domestic product grew at the expected 2.1% annualized pace in the third quarter, as economists wondered how long consumers will stay strong and offset soft business investment.

The markets suggest investors won't react to the impeachment of President Trump, while a mixed bag of indicators say the economy will continue growing at a moderate pace.

The economy is in a different place than it was entering 2019, when the Federal Reserve was in a tightening cycle, yield curves were inverting, and the markets expected a recession.

The manufacturing sector and construction spending came in weaker than expected, though probably not bad enough for the Federal Reserve to care.

Federal Reserve Board Gov. Lael Brainard presented her alternative to quantitative asset purchases.

Analysts are not convinced the Fed's mid-cycle adjustment will deliver the elusive soft landing.

Most observers were skeptical, even as markets rallied after President Trump said a trade deal with China is close.

In the late stages of the longest economic expansion since World War II, the current cycle is uncharted territory, according to a report from RBC Wealth Management.

With the holiday shopping season near, Friday's retail sales numbers left it to interpretation whether consumers are ready to spend.