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CPI & Jobless Claims Snapshot
Here’s a quick look at the latest data on U.S. inflation and unemployment:
1. CPI (Consumer Price Index):
March 2025 saw a slight 0.1% dip in the CPI month-over-month.
Annual inflation stands at 2.4%, signaling a continued cooling trend.
Core CPI (excluding food and energy) edged up by 0.1% in March, with a year-over-year rate of 2.8% — showing that while inflation is easing, some underlying pressure remains.
2. Jobless Claims:
Initial claims rose by 4,000 to 223,000 last week.
Despite the uptick, claims remain historically low, pointing to a strong job market.
This marks the sixth straight week with claims under 226,000.
Bottom line: Inflation appears to be easing steadily, and the job market remains firm — a mix that helps ease concerns about a looming recession.