Applications for U.S. unemployment insurance fell for a fourth straight week.
The drop in jobless claims points to still-healthy labor demand.
Sentiment is still inflationary despite easing increases in CPI.
It's the latest sign of sluggish housing demand.
Financial hardship is already a reality for consumers facing rising food and gas prices.
Inflation figures have surprised to the high side, pushing investors to increase bets on a 75 basis-point increase.
A group of economists warned that data indicates the Fed faces a tough road ahead in trying to tame inflation.
Americans are putting more on their credit cards as they continue to spend during a time of high inflation.
Small businesses are caught by rising inflation, tight labor conditions, slowing growth and higher interest rates.
Just a third of Americans say it's a good time to buy, the worst Gallup response since 1978.