ECONOMY
9 charts show the state of the U.S. economy
Aug. 6, 2024, 2:24 p.m. ET

U.S. unemployment rate rose to 3.9% in April. The percentage of people who are unemployed and looking for work is below the 10-year median average.
Bureau Of Labor Statistics
U.S. employment report for April
Bureau Of Labor Statistics
First quarter 2024 gross domestic product rises to 1.3%. The percentage represents the change in value of everything the U.S. economy produced, adjusted for inflation.
Census Bureau
Monthly retail sales were unchanged in April.
Census Bureau
Gas prices edged down during the week of May 27
Energy Information Administration
The U.S. inflation rate as measured by the consumer price index has fallen significantly in the past two years but remains above the 10-year median of 2% growth, which is also the rate the Federal Reserve targets.
Bureau Of Labor Statistics
The U.S. stock market as measured by the S&P 500 has risen more than 11% in 2024 and 23.7% since May of last year
Google Finance
After nearly hitting 8% last fall, the 30-year mortgage rate has fallen to about 7% during the past several weeks
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