U.S. consumer confidence surged in May, driven by optimism about the economy and job market. The Conference Board’s confidence index…
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PCE inflation gauge rose 5.4% in March, the highest in nearly 40 years
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the core personal consumption expenditures price index increased 5.4% from a year ago, the largest…
U.S. retail sales come up short in February as inflation hits Americans
U.S. retail sales rose just 0.3% in February, below the 0.4% estimate as inflation negatively impacted American consumer spending…