Unexpectedly, the Economy is Not Improving

Unemployment claims are up.  Unexpectedly.

Corporate profits are down.  Unexpectedly.  (Hint: there's probably a relationship between these first two items.)

Gross domestic product growth is lousy.

Consumer spending is slowing.

And inflation is increasing. 

Your Memorial Day BBQ will cost you about 29% more this year, according to the Daily Mail.