April inflation eases slightly, but 2% target still out of reach
Consumer prices rose 3.4% in April, a slight softening from the 3.5% growth last month and in line with market expectations, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Visa changes coming this year will mean fewer cards for Americans
Visa says it has "reinvented" the card, and Americans will soon be able to make payments from multiple credit and debit account options using a single card.
Analysts dismiss fears of German 'de-industrialization' for now
Growing global competition and changes to Germany's economy have some business leaders worried that Germany is headed for de-industrialization, but analysts disagree.