U.S. Jobless Claims Fall; Consumer Prices Unchanged

The video discusses recent economic data, focusing on jobless claims and inflation. Jobless claims were higher than expected, with a revision for the previous week. Inflation remains flat, with core prices rising slightly. The Federal Reserve is looking for ways to increase inflation to stimulate consumer spending.

What is the core inflation figure excluding food and energy?

What challenges does the Fed face regarding inflation based on the latest data?