caution

It urged airlines "to exercise caution... at all altitudes due to the worsening security situation and heightened military activity in and around Venezuela".

People inheriting family businesses might also be hurt, they caution.

But residents still "need to continue exercising utmost caution regarding bear sightings".

The White House has pointed to cheaper Thanksgiving meals offered by retailers this year, although some observers caution this could be due to a different mix of products available.

Key details: The performance of the economy was uneven across the country and the tone was generally one of caution.