April job openings fall to 8.1M as signs of cooling economy emerge

U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level since 2021 in April. But they remained at historically high levels despite rising interest rates and signs of a slowing economy. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 8.1 million job openings in April, down from a revised 8.4 million in March. The March figure was […]
Job openings unexpectedly fall in April to lowest level in 3 years

Writing in Making Money, Michael Gapen, head of U.S. economics at Bank of America Securities, discusses whether April’s jobs report will influence the Fed’s interest rate decision. U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than three years in April, the latest sign that the labor market is cooling as the economy slows. […]
The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in America (April, 2024 Update)

New Highs in Miami, Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Chicago… The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, released today and dubbed “March,” is a three-month moving average of home prices whose sales were entered into public records in January, February, and March. So that’s the time-frame we’re looking at here. It reflects Rate-Cut Mania that commenced in […]
The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in America, April 2024 Update. Biggest Price Drops from 2022 Peak in San Francisco, Seattle, Phoenix, Portland, Denver, Las Vegas, Dallas

New Highs in Miami, Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Chicago… The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, released today and dubbed “March,” is a three-month moving average of home prices whose sales were entered into public records in January, February, and March. So that’s the time-frame we’re looking at here. It reflects Rate-Cut Mania that commenced in […]
Consumer Spending Weakens in April

Inflation, high interest rates, and the depletion of excess household savings may finally be starting to take a toll on the economy. Commerce Department data released on Friday showed consumer spending rose 0.2% in April, the smallest increase in three months. Economists had expected a 0.4% increase. The slowdown in the main driver of U.S. […]
Fed's favorite inflation tracker flatlined in April

Federal data released on Friday showed the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure was flat in April as Americans cut back on spending a bit. According to the Commerce Department’s personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, prices rose 0.3% in April and for the past 12 months, they were up 2.7%, the same as in March. […]
Inflation measure closely watched by the Fed rises 0.3% in April

Gina Bolvin, president of Bolvin Wealth Management Group, discusses commodity price trends, expected inflation data, the housing industry and the consumer outlook. The inflation indicator is Federal Reserve The inflation index was flat in April as rising prices continue to weigh heavily on millions of Americans. According to the Labor Department, the personal consumption expenditures […]
Pending home sales plunged in April

Rising interest rates led to a 7.7% drop in pending home sales in April, according to new data released Thursday. Home sales have fallen in all four regions of the U.S., according to recent statistics from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The association pointed to a decline in the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), […]
Jared Ravizza claimed to be a model, attacked dad in April: report

The man suspected in a stabbing attack in Massachusetts that left six people, including three children, injured claimed to be a male model and CEO. In the interview, Jared Ravizza, 26, touted his talents as a professional skier, model, philanthropist and leader of the marketing company he founded, the Ravizza Group. One glowing profile describes […]
Can Cardano rebound from its April crash? Price chart suggests… – AMBCrypto News

Market sentiment around ADA continues to remain bearish. Apart from the bullish pattern, several indicators are pointing to an upswing in prices. Cardano [ADA] The token took a big hit in April, disappointing investors over the past few months, but a bullish pattern has emerged on the token’s daily chart, which could lead to a […]