Retail sales increased during April, although not all retailers benefited from increased consumer spending. Meanwhile, inflation rebounded during April after having taken March off.
Retail Gains (for Some), Inflation Rebounds: May 8 – 12
Hiring Rebounds in April, The Fed Stays Put for Now: May 1 – 5
After pausing in March, employers picked up the pace of hiring in April.
Home Sales Gain Again While Factory Output Slows. What We Learned During the Week of April 17 – 21
Home sales hit a ten-year high in March and housing starts remained solid. But the manufacturing sector ends its recent winning streak.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 