#CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch
Here’s a quick update on the latest U.S. economic data:
1. Consumer Price Index (CPI):
March 2025: CPI dipped 0.1% month-over-month.
Year-over-year inflation: Now at 2.4%, showing continued signs of cooling.
Core CPI (excludes food & energy): Up 0.1% in March, bringing the annual rate to 2.8% — indicating that while inflation is easing, core pressures remain a bit sticky.
2. Jobless Claims:
Initial claims rose by 4,000 last week to 223,000.
Still historically low and showing a resilient labor market.
This marks the sixth straight week with claims under 226,000.
Takeaway: Inflation is easing gradually, and the labor market remains strong — a combination that helps keep recession worries at bay.
Curious how this might affect the markets, interest rates, or the Fed’s next move? Let me know.
