#CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch The March 2025 U.S. economic indicators reveal a nuanced picture:

Inflation: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.1% in March, bringing the annual inflation rate down to 2.4% from 2.8% in February. This decline was primarily driven by a 6.3% drop in gasoline prices. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, also eased to 2.8%, marking the smallest 12-month increase since March 2021.

Labor Market: Initial jobless claims rose slightly by 4,000 to 223,000 for the week ending April 5, remaining within the 200,000 to 250,000 range that indicates a stable labor market. In March, the U.S. added 228,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.2%.

Despite concerns over trade tensions and potential economic slowdown, these indicators suggest resilience in the U.S. economy. However, economists caution that ongoing trade uncertainties could impact future inflation and employment trends.