Core inflation was on spring break in April, except at the gas pump.
Core Prices Chill, Job Openings Grow: May 6 – 10
Spring Had Sprung for Retailers in March: April 15 – 19
Retail sales rebounded while manufacturing sputtered in March.
A Slowdown in Growth: March 25 – 29
Economic activity was lukewarm in Q4 and early 2019.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 