U.S. Economy

• The U.S. added 223,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate fell to 5.4%, the lowest in seven years Wall Street Journal
• Consumer credit advanced by 7.4%, a gain of $20.5 billion in March Marketwatch

Around the World

• After generally heading lower for over a year, many European country government bond yields have reversed course The Economist
• Exports in China unexpectedly fell last month Wall Street Journal

Personal Finance

• 12 Ways to Keep Your Money Safe Online U.S. News
• 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement U.S. News
• Things to Know Before Consolidating Student Loans USA Today