The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released a series of new publications and analyses for the week of May 26–29, 2026, providing insights into various aspects of the U.S. labor market and economy. These include detailed economic news releases on "Productivity by State — 2025" and "Productivity and Costs by Industry: Wholesale Trade and Retail Trade Industries — 2025."
"The Economics Daily" featured several articles, examining creative careers with projected job growth from 2024–34, the significant presence of older Americans in the 2025 labor force, and the high concentration of construction and extraction occupations in Midland, Texas, in May 2025. It also reported a notable employment decline in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro metro area between March 2025 and March 2026. Additionally, "Career Outlook" explored job opportunities within the manufacturing sector.
Looking ahead, the BLS has scheduled several key economic news releases. These include County Employment and Wages and the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey on June 2, Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment on June 3, and Productivity and Costs on June 4. The Employment Situation report is due on June 5, followed by the Consumer Price Index and Real Earnings on June 10.