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US Consumer Prices Drop; Oregon Unemployment Hits 4.6%

4/17/2025

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U.S. consumer prices decreased by 0.1% in March, with a 2.4% annual increase, down from 2.8% in February.
Oregon's unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%, the highest since August 2021, despite adding 7,300 nonfarm jobs.
National job openings held steady at 7.6 million in February.
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $122.7 billion in February, driven by rising exports.

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Story summary

U.S. consumer prices decreased by 0.1% in March, with a 2.4% annual increase, down from 2.8% in February.
Oregon's unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%, the highest since August 2021, despite adding 7,300 nonfarm jobs.
National job openings held steady at 7.6 million in February.
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $122.7 billion in February, driven by rising exports.