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U.S. inflation showed a surprising decline in March 2025, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) falling by 0.1%, marking the first drop in years. Core inflation rose slightly by 0.1%, bringing annual core CPI to 2.8%. Despite this, inflation expectations surged, with consumers anticipating 6.7% inflation over the next year. Meanwhile, jobless claims ticked up to 223,000, but continuing claims dropped, suggesting labor market stability. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. However, consumer sentiment sharply deteriorated to a post-pandemic low, driven by fears of recession and escalating trade tensions with China. All eyes remain on Fed and tariff responses.