#CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch quick update on the latest US CPI and jobless claims data:

CPI (Consumer Price Index):

March 2025 saw a slight 0.1% month-over-month decline in CPI.

Year-over-year inflation now stands at 2.4%, indicating a gradual cooling.

Core CPI (excluding food and energy) edged up 0.1% in March, with an annual rate of 2.8%, suggesting underlying inflation remains persistent but not accelerating.

Jobless Claims:

Initial jobless claims rose by 4,000 to 223,000 last week.

Despite the slight increase, claims remain historically low, highlighting a resilient labor market.

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

Bottom line: Inflation continues to ease gradually, and the labor market remains steady—keeping recession concerns at bay for now.

Curious about what this means for markets, interest rates, or the Fed’s next move? Let’s dive in.