Consumer sentiment is hurting, but economy hasn't faltered
The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment slipped to 50.8 in May, its second lowest reading ever, as Americans fretted about tariffs, inflation and the job market
by Matt Carter May 16
Shrinking economy bolsters the case for a June Fed rate cut
Advance GDP reading suggests the economy shrank by 0.3% during Q1, as a rush by businesses to import goods before tariffs took hold and government spending cuts dented growth
by Matt Carter Apr 30