#CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch Economists warn that this decrease in inflation could be temporary due to the new tariffs on Chinese imports, which came into effect in April. These tariffs are expected to exert upward pressure on prices in the coming months.

In the labor market, initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose by 4,000, reaching a seasonally adjusted figure of 223,000 during the week ending April 5, in line with economists' forecasts. While this uptick is moderate, ongoing trade tensions and the implementation of tariffs could influence future employment trends.