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May 2026 Employment Report - Strong, Strong Jobs

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By David Kotok
| Seeking Alpha
Jun 08, 2026, 12:49 PM ET, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Summary Markets looked for a nonfarm payroll (NFP) gain of around 85,000 for May – but the reported increase of 172,000 blew that out of the water. The U-3 unemployment rate was stable at 4.3 percent in May, while the broader U-6 rate (including measures of underemployment) slipped to 8.1 percent.
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Inflation Troubles, Now And Ahead

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By David Kotok
| Seeking Alpha
May 25, 2026, 3:50 PM ET, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Summary The intermediate components of the PPI have some forecast power. Whether the full price change impact will ultimately be passed through to consumers or be absorbed in part by businesses is always unknown. A "buyer’s strike" or other behavioral changes on the part of consumers alter the final outcome.
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April Retail Sales About As Expected - Consumers Spending At A Modest Pace

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By David Kotok
| Seeking Alpha
May 14, 2026, 10:45 AM ET, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Summary Retail sales rose by 0.5 percent in April, just shy of market expectations. Consumers were still increasing their spending (even in inflation adjusted terms) in April, despite the war with Iran and record low consumer sentiment.
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