Economy Report: Inflation Weighing on Consumers
May 13, 2026
April inflation was up 0.6% over March and 3.8% year-over-year, contributing to a choppy and less-predictable business environment.
April inflation was up 0.6% over March and 3.8% year-over-year, contributing to a choppy and less-predictable business environment.
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in August than economists had predicted, adding further momentum to expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut this month.
Consumer sentiment seems to be following the classic seaman’s advice to hold fast as political stress ramps up
April inflation was up 0.6% over March and 3.8% year-over-year, contributing to a choppy and less-predictable business environment.
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in August than economists had predicted, adding further momentum to expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut this month.
Consumer sentiment seems to be following the classic seaman’s advice to hold fast as political stress ramps up
