Is the US Consumer's Resilience Starting to Crack? | Presented by CME Group

Labor Market - Non-farm payrolls increased by 139,000 in May, exceeding the forecast of 125,000 [1] - The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2% [1] Inflation and Consumer Spending - CPI report indicated inflation at 2.4% year-over-year in May, with core inflation steady at 2.8% [2] - Headline retail sales dropped 0.9% month-over-month, a sharper decline than expected [3] - Excluding autos, retail sales rose 0.4% month-over-month, indicating a slowdown [3] Economic Outlook - The US economy continues to show resilience despite some moderation in retail sales [1][4] - Analysts believe the May data does not fundamentally challenge the narrative of a resilient economy, at least not yet [4] - The coming months will be crucial in determining whether this resilience can last, with inflation risks and policy changes ahead [4]