The result was down slightly from May's high
Higher prices will be temporary, the central bank says
The central bank is expected to reduce its weekly purchases of federal bonds on Wednesday
Two-fifths of respondents don't expect a quick return to a normal work schedule
A 5.5% drop in the retail sector drove the monthly decline
How much help the economy will need from the central bank remains uncertain
The central bank expects a strong economic recovery starting this summer
The unemployment rate was 8.2% in May, little changed from 8.1% in April
The prime minister says young people are facing “a housing crisis”
The PBO estimate that budget deficits over the next five years will be $117.1 billion more than pre-budget forecasts