Finally some more reports coming out from the government services, with PPI and Retail Sales. Granted it is still a month behind, as October data should be out.
Inflation did edge up in September on the CPI and PPI. Real Earnings were recently released as well. The latter slipped down a bit, with the exception on weekly earnings for production and non-supervisory.
Retails sales edged up before inflation adjustments, which let it slip a bit.
Looking inside the numbers, it would appear "Brick and Mortar" department stores continue to slide, as well as those companies that sell brick and mortar...building supplies etc. It would also appear the hobbies are taking a hit as well... sporting goods, etc.
