Jessica Mendoza

Last week, a lot of economic data came out, and the headlines seemed to highlight a bunch of declining numbers.

Last week, a lot of economic data came out, and the headlines seemed to highlight a bunch of declining numbers.

But our colleague Jean Whalen, who covers the economy, sees those numbers a little differently.

But our colleague Jean Whalen, who covers the economy, sees those numbers a little differently.

But our colleague Jean Whalen, who covers the economy, sees those numbers a little differently.

And if you had to summarize what's happening with the U.S. economy right now in one word, what would that word be?

And if you had to summarize what's happening with the U.S. economy right now in one word, what would that word be?

And if you had to summarize what's happening with the U.S. economy right now in one word, what would that word be?

Two words is good. Holding steady. Holding steady. Why? Why is that?

Two words is good. Holding steady. Holding steady. Why? Why is that?

Two words is good. Holding steady. Holding steady. Why? Why is that?

Welcome to The Journal, our show about money, business, and power. I'm Jessica Mendoza. It's Tuesday, May 6th. Coming up on the show, what exactly is going on with the U.S. economy?

Welcome to The Journal, our show about money, business, and power. I'm Jessica Mendoza. It's Tuesday, May 6th. Coming up on the show, what exactly is going on with the U.S. economy?

Welcome to The Journal, our show about money, business, and power. I'm Jessica Mendoza. It's Tuesday, May 6th. Coming up on the show, what exactly is going on with the U.S. economy?

Economists use a lot of data points to give a snapshot of the economy. Three of the biggies are the GDP, the jobs report, and inflation. We asked Jean to break down the numbers for us.

Economists use a lot of data points to give a snapshot of the economy. Three of the biggies are the GDP, the jobs report, and inflation. We asked Jean to break down the numbers for us.

Economists use a lot of data points to give a snapshot of the economy. Three of the biggies are the GDP, the jobs report, and inflation. We asked Jean to break down the numbers for us.

GDP also includes things like consumer spending and exports. At its most basic level, the GDP reflects the health of the economy. So let's talk about that GDP report. We got the latest GDP report last week. What did this say about the economy?

GDP also includes things like consumer spending and exports. At its most basic level, the GDP reflects the health of the economy. So let's talk about that GDP report. We got the latest GDP report last week. What did this say about the economy?

GDP also includes things like consumer spending and exports. At its most basic level, the GDP reflects the health of the economy. So let's talk about that GDP report. We got the latest GDP report last week. What did this say about the economy?