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Americans are reducing their spending due to ongoing tariff disputes and economic uncertainty caused by the trade war, with consumer spending growth slowing significantly in April to 0.2% from 0.7% the previous month.
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric remained steady at 2.7% in April, indicating stable inflationary pressures in the economy.
Sony has revealed the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus in April, with new additions including Tales of Kenzera: Zau and Dave the Diver. Animal Well, a pixel-art Metroidvania, will join the catalogue in May. Other titles available from April 16th include Construction Simulator, The Crew 2, and classic PlayStation games like Alone in the Dark and MediEvil.
April Social Security checks are being distributed this month, with payment dates determined by beneficiaries' birthdays. Recipients who have been receiving Social Security since before May 1997 will receive their payments on different dates. Those who receive both Social Security and SSI will have their payment schedule adjusted accordingly. If a payment doesn't arrive on the expected date, recipients are advised to wait three additional mailing days before contacting the Social Security Administration.
Dietitians recommend stocking up on avocados, asparagus, edamame, radishes, and sweet potatoes in April for convenient, healthy meals that celebrate spring. They also suggest incorporating frozen or canned vegetables, organizing kitchen spaces, and using flavor enhancers to make mealtime success happen this month. These foods, along with simple flavor enhancers, can help create tasty, nutritious meals in a matter of minutes.
April's astrology brings Mercury Retrograde in Aries, Venus entering Aries and Taurus, a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries, and the Sun entering Taurus. Aries season encourages taking risks and leading with courage, while Taurus season promotes slowing down and focusing on senses and determination. The month is marked by cosmic events, including Venus kissing Neptune, the Sun meeting the North Node, and a New Moon solar eclipse in Aries. Mercury Retrograde ends on April 25, and the month closes with Mars entering Aries, encouraging the initiation of new projects and pursuit of desires.
New York City is set to experience up to four days of rain this week, with showers expected to begin on Monday and continue intermittently through Wednesday, accumulating about two inches in total. The National Weather Service forecasts that the sun may not come out until Thursday, with temperatures remaining in the 40s through Friday. This follows one of the rainiest Marches on record in the city, with over 9 inches of rain measured at Central Park last month.
April brings opportunities for a healthier and happier lifestyle, including taking walks in the rain for mindfulness and fresh air, preparing for the total solar eclipse on April 8, getting a spring COVID booster, managing stress with helpful resources, not forgetting Tax Day, celebrating Earth Day by spending time outdoors and cleaning up, being mindful of National Infertility Week, and enjoying fresh seasonal produce like peas for a nutrient-packed diet.
A nor'easter is expected to bring significant snow, wind, and rain to Maine from Wednesday through Friday, with the highest snow amounts of over 18 inches in the mountains. Coastal areas may see 5-10 inches of snow, while inland areas could get a foot or more. The storm will bring difficult travel conditions, potential power outages, and near blizzard conditions at times. After the storm, sunshine is expected to return on Sunday, with dry and mild weather continuing into Monday.
US home prices fell nationally from year-ago levels for the first time since 2012, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices data for April. However, seasonally adjusted prices picked up strongly from the month prior, indicating that the worst of the home-price reset may be over.
US home prices have experienced their first annual decline since 2012 in April, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. The index showed a 3.6% annual decline in home prices across the US, with all 20 cities tracked by the index experiencing a slowdown in price growth. The housing market has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, with unemployment and economic uncertainty leading to a decrease in demand for homes.
Home prices in the US experienced the largest annual drop in more than 11 years in April, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. The index showed a 3.6% year-over-year decline in April, marking the biggest drop since November 2009. The housing market has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many potential buyers holding off on purchases due to economic uncertainty.
US inflation eased to 4.9% in April as the Federal Reserve's tightening measures took effect.
US stocks are expected to rise on Monday ahead of the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' consumer price index for April, with economists predicting a 5% increase from the same month last year, matching March's data.
The US economy added 253,000 jobs in April, exceeding expectations and indicating a strong labour market. The unemployment rate fell to 3.6%, the lowest since December 1969. Job growth was seen in professional and business services, healthcare, and construction sectors.