Consumers rushed to stores and car dealers before tariffs made their presence felt.
Retail Sales Jumped in March: April 14 – 18
Holding Steady: March 17 – 21
The Fed leaves its short-term interest rate target alone (for now) but expects sluggish economic growth.
January Retail Sales Disappoint: February 10 – 14
Consumers slowed their spending as prices rose.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 