US Economic Week in Review: The Economy is Operating Solidly

            This week’s news pointed to a solidly expanding US economy.  Personal consumption expenditures continued growing at an impressive pace.  The ISM surveys also showed continued growth.  While the jobs report was strong, it’s best to look at the averages, which show the economy is continuing to grow at a moderate pace.

            On Monday, the BEA released the latest monthly personal income and spending data.  The spending data was positive: