In a full circle moment, the U.S. stock market now operates as fast as it did nearly 100 years ago. Check out more money news coming ‘round this week. 

After the 9-5, here’s how people are spending their 5-9: “Dreamscrolling”. Scroll the study and this week’s money headlines. 
 

After an inflation hot streak, the latest CPI brings a cool breeze of relief for consumers: The rate rose just 0.3% in the month of April. Kick back and relax with this week’s money stories. 

Time is money, and there’s a premium: Americans say their time is worth $240 per hour, on average. Let’s dive into other signs of the time in this week’s money news.  

My, my: The U.S. is projected to capture 26.3% of the global gross domestic product this year – the highest in nearly two decades – making it the world’s largest economy. Here’s a take on this week’s money news. 

About 50% of the nation’s wealth is in the hands of Baby Boomers today, and over roughly the next decade an avalanche of assets estimated at $90 trillion (with a T) is expected to cascade down. Here’s a look at more top money stories rolling in.

Relaxation and exploration are top of mind for the majority of Americans planning to travel domestically in 2024 (90%). Before catching your flight, catch the latest money news. 

The S&P 500 index ballooned 10.16%, soaring to its strongest first quarter in five years. Let’s take off into this week’s money news. 

There’s a traditional Southern dessert that’s so rich it’s dubbed “millionaire pie,” and the U.S. has the world’s biggest piece. Home to 37% of all millionaires, America is the leading country for private wealth creation and accumulation.

This year's solar eclipse is heating up tourism revenue in local economies to a cool $1 billion. Read on for more money headlines lighting up this week’s news. 

The early birds have gotten over $135 billion in refunds. More than 62 million people have filed their taxes ahead of the deadline, and thus far the IRS has issued 43 million refunds. 

Not so fast: The big retreat to the Fed’s 2% inflation target remains elusive. Though the rate is shrinking from a sky-high 9% in June 2022, it stalled between 3-4% for the past 9 months.