GDP’s winning streak ended as 2025 began, but the labor market remained resilient in April. Here are the five things we learned from U.S. economic data released during the week ending May 2.
In Reverse: April 28 – May 2
Employers Employed More Employees: March 31 – April 4
As trade conditions deteriorated, job creation did not abate in February.
The Calm Before the…: March 10 – 14
Inflation moderated in February, but consumers expect prices to surge in the future.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 