The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released its latest economic data, providing insights into employer costs, price indexes, and real earnings for March and May 2026. These publications offer a comprehensive look at key economic indicators.
Among the recent releases are "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation" for March 2026, and "Producer Price Indexes," "Consumer Price Index," and "Real Earnings" all for May 2026. These reports are crucial for understanding inflation, labor costs, and purchasing power.
Additionally, "The Economics Daily" highlighted several employment trends. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May 2026, while job openings rose and hires decreased in April 2026. Buncombe, NC, led large counties in employment growth through December 2025, and 5.7 percent of U.S. families included an unemployed person in 2025. The BLS also provided a "Career Outlook" feature on ceramicists.
Upcoming releases include U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes on June 16, State Employment and Unemployment on June 23, and the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey on June 30, all in 2026.