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
Consumers Pause as Sentiment Struggles: March 24 – 28
Consumer spending wobbled and inflation remained above target in February.
A Frosty Start for 2025 Consumer Spending: February 24 – 28
Consumer spending started 2025 with a decline.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 