"Inflation Data Signals Caution for Fed Rate-Cut Amid Stock Concerns"

US consumer-price data is expected to show a slow inflation rate, supporting the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to lowering interest rates. The March core consumer price index is projected to rise 0.3% from the previous month, with the overall CPI also expected to show a similar increase. The focus on inflation comes after strong jobs numbers, raising questions about the extent of labor demand cooling and its implications for inflation. US central bankers are expected to hold rates steady at their next meeting, while central banks in other countries are also set to hold or revise economic projections.