#CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch

Here’s a quick update on the latest US CPI and Jobless Claims data:

1. CPI (Consumer Price Index):

In March 2025, the CPI edged down by 0.1% month-over-month.

Year-over-year inflation now stands at 2.4%, a sign that price pressures are cooling.

Core CPI, which strips out food and energy, rose 0.1% in March and is up 2.8% from a year ago — showing that while underlying inflation remains sticky, it’s not accelerating.

2. Jobless Claims:

Initial jobless claims increased by 4,000 to 223,000 last week.

Despite the uptick, claims remain historically low, highlighting a resilient labor market.

This marks the sixth consecutive week that claims have stayed below 226,000.

Summary:

Inflation appears to be easing gradually, and the job market remains firm — a combination that continues to keep recession worries under control.

Curious about what this could mean for markets, interest rates, or the Fed’s next move? Let’s dive deeper.