Tag: bureau_of_labor_statistics
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Latest Economic Data, Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published new economic data for April and March 2026, covering employment, productivity, and labor turnover. It also announced key upcoming releases, including the Consumer and Producer Price Indexes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceComputers and Internet Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic DataEmploymentLabor MarketProductivityConsumer Price IndexProducer Price Index
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US Nonfarm Business Productivity Rises 0.8 Percent in First Quarter of 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 0.8 percent increase in nonfarm business productivity for the first quarter of 2026. Meanwhile, manufacturing productivity saw a stronger boost, rising 3.6 percent alongside moderate increases in unit labor costs.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsProductivityUnit Labor CostsManufacturingEconomic IndicatorsBusiness and Finance
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March State Unemployment Rates Remain Stable Across the US
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that March unemployment rates held steady across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., with nonfarm payroll employment increasing in only three states and remaining unchanged in the rest of the country.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborState Governments Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnemploymentEmploymentNonfarm payrollBusiness and Finance
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US Productivity and Unit Labor Costs Rise 2.8% in Q4 2025
US nonfarm business productivity and unit labor costs both saw a 2.8% increase in the fourth quarter of 2025. Manufacturing productivity, however, declined.
BusinessEconomyEmployment and Labor ProductivityLabor CostsManufacturingBureau of Labor StatisticsQ4 2025
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US Consumer Prices Show Modest Inflation in January
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) saw a 2.4% increase over the last 12 months, with a 0.4% rise in January. Key sectors like food and energy experienced varied price changes.
BusinessEconomy Consumer Price IndexInflationDallasHoustonFood PricesEnergy PricesHousing CostsBureau of Labor Statistics
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US Inflation Holds Steady in January, Midwest Sees Similar Trends
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) remained unchanged nationally and in the Midwest region in January, indicating stable inflation rates across key economic sectors.
BusinessEconomy Consumer Price IndexInflationMidwest RegionJanuary 2026Economic DataCost of LivingBureau of Labor Statistics
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US Inflation Shows Modest Rise in January 2026, Driven by Goods and Services
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4% in January 2026, with notable increases in 'Other Goods and Services' and 'Housing'.
BusinessEconomy InflationConsumer Price IndexCPI-UCPI-WSouth RegionBureau of Labor Statistics
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Consumer Prices Rise 2.4% Nationally in January, Regional Variations Noted
The Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) saw a 2.4% increase nationwide in January. The Mid-Atlantic region experienced varied inflation rates, with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria seeing the highest rise at 2.8%.
BusinessEconomy Consumer Price IndexInflationMid-AtlanticPhiladelphiaWashington D.C.BaltimoreNortheast RegionBureau of Labor Statistics
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US Consumer Prices Show Modest Increase in January
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 2.4% year-over-year in January, while the CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased by 2.2%.
BusinessEconomy Consumer Price IndexCPI-UCPI-WNortheast regionInflationBureau of Labor Statistics
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US Inflation Holds Steady in December, Annual Rate at 2.7%
The Consumer Price Index remained unchanged in December, with the annual inflation rate holding at 2.7%. Key price changes were observed across various sectors including food, housing, and energy.
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Consumer Prices Rose 2.7% Annually in December
The Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) saw a 2.7% increase in December compared to the previous year, with notable regional variations in inflation.
BusinessEconomy Consumer Price IndexInflationCPI-UCPI-WU.S. EconomyRegional InflationCost of LivingBureau of Labor Statistics
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US Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2.7% in December
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) remained unchanged at 2.7% year-over-year in December, matching the previous month's rate. Key sectors like housing and food saw moderate increases.
BusinessEconomy inflationConsumer Price IndexCPI-Uhousing costsfood pricesNortheast regionBureau of Labor Statistics
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US Consumer Prices Rise in June 2025, Driven by Housing and Food Costs
US consumer prices continue to climb in June 2025, with housing and food costs rising. Energy prices decline, but overall inflation persists across regions.
EconomyPolitics and Government Consumer Price IndexCPI-UInflationFood PricesHousing CostsEnergy PricesBureau of Labor Statistics
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Consumer Prices Rise in U.S. and South: June 2025 CPI Data
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June 2025 reveals a 0.3 percent increase in both the U.S. City Average and the South region. Housing and food costs have risen, while apparel prices have declined slightly.
BusinessEconomyFinancial Markets Consumer Price IndexCPIInflationSouth regionAtlantaMiamiBureau of Labor Statistics
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Northeast Consumer Prices Rise 3.1 Percent in April 2025
Consumer prices in the Northeast U.S. rose 3.1% in April 2025, with increases in housing, food and beverages. Energy prices saw a decrease, while utility gas services increased significantly.
EconomyPolitics and Government Consumer Price IndexNortheastInflationNew EnglandMiddle AtlanticCPI-WCost of LivingBureau of Labor Statistics