Tag: bureau_of_labor_statistics
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data on Employment, Prices, and Labor Force
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published its latest economic data for May 18-22, 2026, covering state and metro employment, foreign-born worker characteristics, and price changes for imports, exports, and consumer goods.
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State Jobless Rates Mixed in April, Payrolls Up in Six States
April saw varied employment trends across the U.S., with jobless rates falling in three states and rising in two. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in six states, while remaining largely stable elsewhere, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentState Governments Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnemploymentPayroll jobsState employment dataApril 2026Labor statistics
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U.S. Metro Jobless Rates Up in 174 Areas, Payrolls Largely Stable
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that March jobless rates increased in 174 of 387 metro areas year-over-year, while nonfarm payroll employment remained largely stable across most regions, with only minor increases or decreases.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmploymentUnemploymentMetropolitan AreasJobless RatesNonfarm PayrollLabor Statistics
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data, Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new economic data for May 2025 and April 2026, including reports on employment, wages, and price indexes. Upcoming releases will detail labor force characteristics and state employment.
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U.S. Import Prices Up 1.9% in April, Exports Rise 3.3%
U.S. import prices increased 1.9% in April, driven by higher fuel costs, while export prices advanced 3.3%. This marks a continued rise over the past year, according to BLS data.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyTradeFederal Government U.S. economyimport pricesexport pricesBureau of Labor Statisticsfuel priceseconomic indicatorsApril 2026
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Producer Price Index Rises 1.4% in April, Driven by Services and Goods
The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.4% in April, with services up 1.2% and goods rising 2.0%. Overall, prices advanced 6.0% for the 12 months ending in April.
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Consumer Price Index Rises 0.6% in April, Driven by Shelter and Gasoline
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.6% in April, with a 3.8% rise over the past year. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, also saw increases, primarily due to higher shelter and gasoline prices.
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US Real Earnings Decline 0.5% in April
US real average hourly earnings fell 0.5% in April, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite a 0.2% rise in hourly earnings, a 0.6% increase in the CPI-U led to this decline, with real weekly earnings also down…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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