Weekly Economic Snapshot: Pre-Tariff Spending Spike Amid Fed Warning

Published on April 21, 2025

Retail sales surged as consumers seemingly bought ahead of tariffs while a volatile stock market experienced a sharp mid-week sell-off.

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