Retail Sales, Fed Atlanta

by WARREN MOSLER Worse than expected and now down for the last three months, not adjusted for inflation. And all in line with the narrative about personal income going flat and the falling savings rate: Highlights The big tax cut isn’t …

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Home Depot announces 1,200 new Atlanta area jobs; Lowe’s announces bonuses of up to $1,000 for all employees due to tax reform.

In preparation for its busiest season, Home Depot has announced a spring hiring event of more than 1,200 positions in the Atlanta area. https://www.forsythnews.com/local/home-depot-announces-1200-new-atlanta-area-jobs/ Lowe’s will follow rival Home Depot in giving thousands of its hourly employees a one-time bonus …

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