Economy Week Ahead: ECB, Jobless Claims, Housing

The European Central Bank's monetary-policy decision and the latest on the U.S. employment and housing highlight this week's docket of economic indicators. 


 
Stocks End Week With Fresh Records

U.S. stocks kept moving higher, ending the week with gains, after another volley of blue-chip earnings and more signs of economic growth. 


 
Economic Growth Is Set to Surge. Hiring Might Not Keep Up.

As consumer spending takes off, economists expect the economy to grow faster than jobs-meaning potential discomforts such as long lines or higher prices as businesses struggle to keep up with demand. 


 
Cornyn Says Senate GOP Could Be Open to Smaller Infrastructure Bill

President Biden will meet with lawmakers on Monday to push his own $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan. 


 
U.K. House Prices Hit Fresh High in March

The average price of property coming to market in the U.K. rose again in March, with properties selling at the fastest pace on record, according to U.K. property portal Rightmove PLC. 


 
Fed's Waller Says Economy Is 'Ready To Rip' in TV Interview

Fed governor Christopher Waller said he expects a surge in economic activity this year, but doesn't yet see a need for the central bank to pull back on its extensive monetary policy support. 


 
March Hiring Surge Spanned the Country

U.S. payrolls increased in 49 states in March, with large states such as California, Texas and New York adding the most jobs. 


 
America Is Short of Home Builders as Well as Homes

Demand for new homes is surging, but there are far fewer builders in the business than there once were. 


 
Analysis: Consumers Shimmy Off Pandemic Blues With Latest Stimulus

Consumers used their recent $1,400 stimulus payments to buy food, pay bills and boost savings, but their spending trends also suggest a growing confidence in the economy, says Chime, one of the largest fintech companies in the U.S. 


 
Americans are feeling the best they've felt since the pandemic began, consumer survey shows

Stimulus checks, rising coronavirus vaccinations and a rapidly growing economy lifted the spirits of Americans in early April and pushed a closely followed survey of consumer attitudes to a 13-month high.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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