Real gross domestic product edged down 0.1% in January after increasing 0.3% in December and declining 0.2% in November. The output of service industries decreased 0.3% in January, the first decline since February 2014. The decline was primarily due to decreases in wholesale and retail trade and, to a lesser extent, in transportation and warehousing services as well as accommodation and food services. In contrast, professional services and the finance and insurance sector increased. The public sector (education, health and public administration combined) edged up. Goods production rose 0.3% in January, following a ... (full story)