Inflation remained at the starting gate in April. Here are the five things we learned from U.S. economic data released during the week ending May 16.
Not Yet: May 12 – 16
Retail Sales Jumped in March: April 14 – 18
Consumers rushed to stores and car dealers before tariffs made their presence felt.
Holding Steady: March 17 – 21
The Fed leaves its short-term interest rate target alone (for now) but expects sluggish economic growth.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 