#CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March 2025 decreased by 0.1%, bringing the annual inflation rate to 2.4%, reflecting a slight moderation. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased by 0.1%, with a year-on-year rate of 2.8%. Meanwhile, unemployment claims rose by 4,000, reaching 223,000 last week. This data, under the hashtag #CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch, reflects a U.S. economy with contained inflation and a relatively stable labor market, which could influence the Federal Reserve's future decisions regarding interest rates.