U.S. Economic News
June 12, 2018
U.S. Economic Indicators
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 3.0 points to 107.8 in May, its second-highest level in the survey’s history, as eight of the components rose, one fell, and one remained unchanged. The share of small business owners who expect higher real sales in the next few months jumped 10 points. NFIB Report
Consumer prices rose 0.2% in May (up 2.8% on the year). The “core” CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.2% in May and is up 2.2% on the year. BLS Report