U.S. Economy

• Market Implied Expectation for Inflation Continues to Fall Valeo Financial Advisors
• Real net worth per household has rebounded 63 percent since hitting bottom in early 2009 St. Louis Fed
• The U.S. trade balance deficit widened to $40.3 billion in April. Chart since 1992: St. Louis Fed

Housing

• Though fewer houses are being built today, the median square feet continues to rise. Over 40% are now 4+ bedrooms The New York Times
• Home prices rise 10.9% from Mar 2012 – Mar 2013, the most since 2006 Bloomberg

Interactive

• Predict when China’s economy will overtake America’s The Economist
• “Take on the Economic Challenge. Play the Federator” Try to keep inflation & unemployment in check The Wall Street Journal