Headlines discussed at LNWM’s Monday morning briefing:

— Single Americans comprise more than half of the U.S. population, for the first time on record.

— U.S. retail sales rose in August at the fastest pace in four months; sales data for previous months were revised upward.

— Borrowing by U.S. consumers jumped by $26 billion in July, the largest monthly gain in 13 years.

— For the first time since 1969, the German government will not need to issue more debt in 2015, due to strong tax revenue and lower debt-financing costs.

— In Japan, producer prices in August rose for the 17th straight month — to 3.9% — on higher energy costs.

Disclaimer: Clicking on any of the above links will take you away from the Laird Norton Wealth Management web page and to the source page. While we believe the information in these articles is relevant, we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness.