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CPI Inflation Matches Topline Expectations at 0.6% Monthly Gain in April 2026

Topline CPI inflation posted another significant rise in April 2026, up 3.8% versus one year ago.

12 May 2026 | Kurt Rankin

Strong Job Growth in April, Unemployment Rate Steady

The US economy added 115,000 jobs in April, above expectations.

08 May 2026 | Gus Faucher

Real GDP Rose 2.0% in 2026Q1, Below Expectations

Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth accelerated to 2.0% in the first quarter of 2026.

30 April 2026 | Kurt Rankin

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Data Releases

Conference Board Leading Economic Index Unexpectedly Rose in April

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose 0.1% in April.

May 22 2026 | Jay Hawkins

Housing Starts Slipped in April; Permits Rebounded

Housing starts fell 2.8% month -on -month in April after surging 12.0% in March.

May 22 2026 | Jay Hawkins

Consumer Sentiment Plunged to an All Time Low in May

Consumer sentiment fell to a record low of 44.8 in the final May re ading .

May 22 2026 | Jay Hawkins

FOMC Minutes Heavy on Inflation, With No Rate Change Imminent

According to the minutes from the late-April FOMC meeting participants were focused on the outlook for inflation, con

 May 20 2026 | Gus Faucher

Homebuilder Confidence Improved in May With Midwest Up the Most

Homebuilder confidence recovered in May 2026 after a temporary dip in April.

18 May 2026 | Ershang Liang

Industrial Production Posts Strong Gain in April

Industrial production surged 0.7% in April, more than double the consensus estimate of 0.3%.

15 May 2026 | Jay Hawkins

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