Some relief on the inflation front and the latest tariff news are keeping investors on their toes.

For stocks, April was a volatile month that featured three distinct phases. In the end, U.S. stocks finished modestly lower and international stocks posted gains.

Inflation eases to 2.3% in April, with significant drops in the cost of airfare and eggs, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

A “wait and see” approach prevails in the midst of the Fed’s decision to leave rates alone and ongoing uncertainties about economic and trade policy.

As the Fed highlights job and economic strength, this meeting outlines how it's not a situation in which to be preemptive.

Growth turned negative for the first time in three years, but better-than-expected job numbers may help balance concerns of a softening economy.

As Wall Street looks for signs of a tariff impact, the labor market remains strong.

The U.S. labor market added 177,000 jobs in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a sign of resilience during evolving economic conditions.

Markets generally struck a more positive tone last week, with the policy environment suddenly looking a little more constructive than it has in a while. 

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