CPI & Jobless Claims Watch:
Inflation Cools, Labor Market Holds Steady
Latest US economic data highlights:
Consumer Price Index (CPI):
▪️ March 2025:
CPI dipped **-0.1% MoM**—the first decline in months.
▪️ **Year-over-year inflation:** **2.4%** (down from recent highs, signaling gradual cooling).
▪️ **Core CPI (ex-food/energy):** **+0.1% MoM**, **2.8% YoY**—sticky but not accelerating.
**📌 Jobless Claims:**
▪️ **Initial claims:** Rose slightly to **223K** (+4K from last week).
▪️ **Key takeaway:** Claims have stayed **below 226K for 6 straight weeks**—still near historic lows, reinforcing labor market resilience