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CPI & Jobless Claims Update

Here’s a concise rundown of the current U.S. inflation and jobless claims data:

1. CPI (Consumer Price Index):

In March 2025, CPI dipped by 0.1% from the previous month.

Year-over-year inflation is now at 2.4%, indicating a steady cooling trend.

Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose 0.1% in March, bringing the annual rate to 2.8% — suggesting some underlying inflation persistence.

2. Jobless Claims:

Initial unemployment claims increased by 4,000 last week, totaling 223,000.

Despite the rise, claims remain at historically low levels, reflecting continued labor market strength.

This is the sixth consecutive week with claims staying below 226,000.

In summary: Inflation is gradually slowing, and the job market remains solid — a combination that helps ease recession concerns for now.