The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released its latest economic publications, covering key indicators such as occupational employment, wages, and various price indexes for April and May 2025-2026. These releases provide crucial insights into the U.S. economy.
Among the recent economic news releases are the Occupational Employment and Wages for May 2025, along with the U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes, Producer Price Indexes, Consumer Price Index, and Real Earnings, all for April 2026. These reports offer detailed data on inflation, trade, and worker compensation.
Further analysis from "The Economics Daily" highlighted that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 115,000 in April 2026 and noted the persistent trend of lower unemployment rates for individuals with higher education. It also revealed that Americans born between 1957 and 1964 held more jobs from age 18 to 38 compared to those born from 1980 to 1984. The "Monthly Labor Review" featured an article on counterfactual imputation approaches for the October 2025 CPI housing component.
Looking ahead, the BLS plans to release several significant reports, including "Labor Force Characteristics of Foreign-born Workers" and "Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment" on May 19, 2026, followed by "State Employment and Unemployment" on May 22, 2026. Additional reports on productivity and county employment are scheduled for late May and early June.