The latest version of the Quikrete Industry Dashboard has updated for all three of the Consumer Watch Dials:
• Unemployment holds steady at 6.7% compared to the prior month
• Consumer Confidence slipped to a reading of 88.6 in December
• And the gas prices rose 14 cents compared to the prior month.
Next up among major industry metrics is the release of monthly retail sales – NAICS 444. This data set is expected Jan. 15.