Megan Leonhardt

Megan Leonhardt

Senior Writer

LATEST ARTICLES

April CPI Could Show Housing Inflation Made a ‘Pretty Big’ Jump in April

April CPI Could Show Housing Inflation Made a ‘Pretty Big’ Jump in April

Economists say distortions tied to the 2025 government shutdown could cause shelter inflation to accelerate in April, complicating the Federal Reserve’s fight against rising prices.

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The Pain at the Pump Is Far From Over. Gas Prices Could Stay Above $4 a Gallon Over the Summer.

The Pain at the Pump Is Far From Over. Gas Prices Could Stay Above $4 a Gallon Over the Summer.

Futures prices also now suggest gas could remain around $4 a gallon though the summer months—signaling that there will be no meaningful relief for consumers in the near-term. 

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Review & Preview: Earnings in Focus

Review & Preview: Earnings in Focus

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed at record levels, as oil stabilized and earnings delivered.

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Unemployment Among College Grads Still Dismal

Unemployment Among College Grads Still Dismal

Americans who recently earned their bachelor’s degree have faced a challenging job market in recent years.

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The American Consumer Is Running on Fumes. Expect Less Restaurant Spending and Smaller Vacations This Summer.

The American Consumer Is Running on Fumes. Expect Less Restaurant Spending and Smaller Vacations This Summer.

Consumer spending remained solid in the first quarter, but slower wage growth, falling savings, and higher prices are starting to weigh on households.

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How AI Spending Fueled GDP Growth in the First Quarter

How AI Spending Fueled GDP Growth in the First Quarter

The consensus forecast among economists surveyed by FactSet was for growth of 2.3% in the first quarter.

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