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**📉 U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly; Labor Market Remains Steady**
For the week ending April 5, initial U.S. jobless claims rose by 4,000 to **223,000**, matching expectations. Continuing claims (March 29) fell by **43,000 to 1.85 million**, signaling labor market resilience. Despite minor fluctuations, employment trends stay stable.
**💸 U.S. Inflation Cools as CPI Drops to 2.4% (Below Forecasts)**
March 2025 CPI fell to **2.4%** (expected: 2.5%), with Core CPI at **2.8%** (expected: 3.0%)—marking a **second straight decline**. However, new **125% tariffs on Chinese imports** may push prices up soon. Investors, watch out! 👀
**🔍 Detailed CPI Breakdown:**
- **Monthly CPI dropped 0.1%** (after +0.2% in Feb).
- **Energy prices fell 2.4%** (gasoline -6.3%), but food rose **0.4%**.
- Core CPI (ex-food/energy) **+0.1%**, with declines in airfares & used cars.
- **Slowest annual core inflation (2.8%) since March 2021.**
**📉 Dollar Hits Year-to-Date Low Before CPI Report**
The **USD fell ~6% YTD**, boosting unhedged global stocks. All eyes on today’s **CPI data (8:30 AM EST)**—could sway Fed policy!
**🚀 Markets Soar as Trump Delays Tariffs (Most at 10%, China Hit with 125%)**
On April 9, Trump suspended **most tariffs for 90 days** (kept 10% baseline) but **hiked China tariffs to 125%**. Result? **S&P 500 surged 5.6%**—biggest daily jump since WWII! Next trigger? **Today’s CPI report.**
**⚠️ Powell’s Warning: Tariffs Could Spike Inflation & Hurt Growth**
Fed Chair Powell warned that **new tariffs are "larger than expected"** and may:
- **Push inflation higher** (watch future CPI reports).
- **Slow economic growth**.
The Fed will stay cautious—no rush to cut rates yet.
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