#CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch
March CPI dipped 0.1%, bringing annual inflation to 2.4%—still cooling. Core CPI nudged up 0.1% (2.8% YoY), showing some sticky spots.
Jobless claims rose slightly to 223K but remain low for the 6th straight week. Labor market = still strong.
Bottom line: Inflation is easing, jobs are steady. No major recession vibes… for now.
Markets, rates, Fed moves—what’s next? Let’s break it down.