This 213k jobless claims is actually 5000 less than the month before, indicating US demand for workers remains healthy despite an uncertain economic outlook.
The higher retail sales indicate people are accepting the higher inflated goods prices.
Both are bad news if you're trying to suppress inflation. FEDS need to continue rate hikes well into 2023.
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