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CPI Inflation Spiked in March 2026 on Oil Price Shock

Topline CPI inflation leapt to 3.3% in March 2026 versus one year ago.

10 April 2026 | Kurt Rankin

Mixed Income and Spending Results for February

After-tax personal income fell 0.1% in February and dropped 0.5% after adjusting for inflation.

9 April 2026 | Gus Faucher

Strong Job Growth in March, But Details Aren't Quite as Good

Employment rose by 178,000 in March, well above consensus expectations.

3 April 2026 | Gus Faucher  

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Data Releases

PPI Inflation Hits 4.0%; Goods and Energy Gain

Existing home sales fell 3.6% in March from February. Total sales dropped in all four regions.

14 April 2026 | Kurt Rankin

Existing Home Sales Fell in March

Existing home sales fell 3.6% in March from February. Total sales dropped in all four regions.

13 April 2026 | Ershang Liang

Consumer Sentiment Falls to Record Low in April

Consumer sentiment fell to 47.6 in the preliminary April release.

10 April 2026 | Jay Hawkins

Initial Jobless Claims Increase But Remain Low

Initial jobless claims increased by 16,000 to 219,000 in the week ending April 4.

9 April 2026 | Jay Hawkins

Fourth Quarter GDP Growth Revised Down Further

Real GDP increased at annualized 0.5% in the fourth quarter in the third print – slightly below the second estimate of 0.7%.

9 April 2026 | Jay Hawkins

FOMC Minutes: Iran Adds to Uncertainty

Iran adds to uncertainty, with risks to both inflation and the labor market.

8 April 2026 | Gus Faucher

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