#CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch is a key economic update that tracks inflation and unemployment trends in the U.S. In April 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a year-over-year rise of 2.4%, signaling slowing inflation compared to 2.8% in February. However, consumer sentiment declined sharply, and inflation expectations increased to 6.7%, the highest since 1981. On the labor side, jobless claims rose slightly to 223,000, showing that the job market remains relatively strong. Unemployment held at 4.2%, with 228,000 new jobs added in sectors like healthcare and transport. Despite this, concerns remain as new tariffs could raise inflation to 4% and push unemployment up to 5%. These factors are closely watched by the Federal Reserve for future policy decisions.
