The Week in Review from Valeo Financial Advisors (April 17, 2014)
U.S. News
- March retail sales rose 1.1%, the strongest reading in a year and a half. The New York Times
- Industrial capacity utilization rises to 79.2%, the highest since July 2008 FRED
- Consumer inflation remains muted Reuters
- Housing starts rose in March, but not as much as expected USA Today
Taxes
- The most and least taxing states. Map: Tax Foundation
- Compare your pay after averaged taxes to other developed nations PBS Newshour