5 Things to Watch on the U.S. Economic Calendar
The coming week will bring economic news on first-quarter business profits, consumer sentiment and Federal Reserve speakers looking toward their June meeting.
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Rose in April
Sales of existing homes rose in April for the second straight month, as housing demand firms alongside steady job growth and historically low interest rates.
Credit-Card Debt Nears $1 Trillion as Banks Push Plastic
Consumers are starting to rack up credit-card debt again, with balances nearing levels last seen before the financial crisis, as banks promote the cards and borrowers grow more comfortable carrying debt.
Population Surge in Cities Eases as Jobs Shift and Suburbs Call
Big cities across the U.S. are seeing their postrecession population surge slow as Americans uproot for new jobs and suburbs regain some of their appeal.
Foreign-Born Workers Account for Rising Share of U.S. Labor Force
The share of foreign-born workers in the U.S. labor force inched up to the highest level on record last year.
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