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📈The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April 2025 indicates a continued moderation in inflation, with the annual rate easing to 2.3%, the lowest since February 2021. This figure is slightly below the anticipated 2.4% and down from March's 2.4%

📊 Key Highlights from the April CPI Report
✨Monthly Inflation: The CPI rose by 0.2% in April, following a 0.1% decline in March.

✨Core Inflation: Core CPI increased by 0.2% month-over-month

and 2.8% year-over-year.

✨Food Prices: The food index decreased by 0.1%.

✨Energy Prices: Energy prices rose by 0.7%.

✨Shelter Costs: The shelter index increased by 0.3%.

📈 Market and Policy Implications
The softer-than-expected inflation data has bolstered investor confidence, with markets responding positively. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite extended their gains, reflecting optimism.

👨‍💼President Trump has renewed calls for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, citing the declining inflation figures. However, the Fed has maintained its current policy stance, keeping interest rates between 4.25% and 4.50%.

⚠️ Outlook and Considerations
While the current data suggests a moderation in inflation, economists caution that the full impact of recent tariffs, particularly those on Chinese imports, may not yet be reflected in consumer prices. Businesses have reportedly delayed passing on these costs to consumers, but this may change in the coming months.

🏛️The Federal Reserve is expected to monitor upcoming data closely, including wholesale inflation figures, to assess the need for any policy adjustments. The next CPI report, scheduled for release on June 11, 2025.

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