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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data and Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its latest economic data for the week of July 27-31, 2026, covering employment costs, metropolitan area job figures, and business dynamics, alongside a preview of upcoming reports.
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Civilian Worker Compensation Rises 0.9% in Q2 2026
Civilian worker compensation costs increased by 0.9 percent from March to June 2026, with total compensation rising 3.4 percent over the year. Wages, salaries, and benefits also saw increases, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Employment Cost IndexCivilian WorkersCompensationWagesBenefitsBureau of Labor Statistics
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US Private Sector Sees 7.8 Million Job Gains in Q4 2025
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 7.8 million gross job gains and 7.2 million gross job losses in the private sector during Q4 2025. This data highlights dynamic shifts in business employment, with more jobs created than lost.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsJob GainsJob LossesPrivate Sector EmploymentBusiness DynamicsQ4 2025Labor Economics
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Jobless Rates Climb in Nearly Half of U.S. Metro Areas
June data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals jobless rates increased in 184 of 387 metropolitan areas year-over-year. Nonfarm payroll employment grew in only 15 areas, signaling broad employment challenges.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmploymentUnemploymentJobless RatesMetropolitan AreasPayroll EmploymentJune
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Latest Economic Data and Publications
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new economic data for July 20-24, 2026, covering state job openings, unemployment, and weekly earnings. Reports also detail import and producer prices, and labor market trends.
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BLS Reports Mixed State Employment and Unemployment in June
June's BLS report reveals varied state labor markets. Unemployment rates decreased in eight states and rose in two, with 40 states stable. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in three states and fell in one, remaining unchanged in most others.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmploymentUnemploymentLabor MarketState DataJunePayroll Jobs
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US Median Weekly Earnings Rise to $1,251 in Q2 2026
Full-time wage and salary workers experienced a 4.6% increase in median weekly earnings to $1,251 in Q2 2026, outperforming inflation, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsWeekly EarningsWage WorkersQ2 2026InflationCPI-U
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BLS Releases June 2026 Economic Data and Employment Figures
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published its latest economic data for June 2026, detailing U.S. import/export and producer price indexes, real earnings, and consumer prices, alongside employment statistics and job openings.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic DataEmploymentPrice IndexesReal EarningsJob OpeningsJune 2026
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Census Bureau to Re-release Supplemental Poverty Estimates After BLS Errors
The U.S. Census Bureau will re-release Supplemental Poverty Measure estimates from 2019-2024 due to errors found by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Revised thresholds are now available, with updated SPM data expected before September's annual poverty report.
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U.S. Import Prices Up 0.3% in June, Export Prices Fall 0.6%
U.S. import prices increased by 0.3% in June, driven by higher nonfuel prices, while export prices saw a 0.6% decline. Over the last year, import prices rose 7.1% and export prices climbed 10.2%.
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PPI for final demand declines 0.3% in June; goods fall 1.4%, services increase 0.2%
The Producer Price Index for final demand dropped 0.3% in June, with goods prices falling 1.4% while services saw a 0.2% rise. Annually, final demand prices increased 5.5%.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Producer Price IndexBureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic dataInflationJuneGoods and ServicesEconomics
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Consumer Prices Fall 0.4% in June, Driven by Gasoline Drop
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers decreased 0.4% in June, largely due to falling gasoline prices. Annually, the CPI-U rose 3.5%, while core inflation (excluding food and energy) was flat for the month.
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Real Average Earnings Rise 0.8% in June, BLS Reports
Real average hourly earnings for all employees increased 0.8% in June, driven by a 0.3% rise in hourly earnings and a 0.4% decrease in CPI-U, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Real average weekly earnings also rose 0.8%.
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data, Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published new economic data for June and May 2026, covering employment, unemployment, and job openings. It also announced upcoming releases for July, including key inflation indicators.
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US Employment and Unemployment Rate Show Little Change in June
US labor market showed little change in June, with payroll employment increasing by 57,000 and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.2%. Growth was seen in professional services and healthcare, while leisure and hospitality experienced job losses.
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Jobless Rates Decline in Nearly Half of U.S. Metro Areas in May
May saw jobless rates fall in nearly half of U.S. metropolitan areas, according to the BLS. While 191 areas reported decreases, nonfarm payroll employment showed minimal growth, increasing in only 8 of 387 areas.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployment StatisticsUnemployment RatesMetropolitan AreasNonfarm PayrollMay 2026US Economy
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May Job Openings and Hires Remain Unchanged, BLS Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' May report indicates stability in the U.S. job market, with job openings and hires remaining unchanged at 7.6 million and 5.2 million, respectively, while total separations saw little movement.
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BLS Releases New Economic Data and Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published new data on time use, productivity, and employment for June 23-26, 2026. Upcoming reports include Job Openings, Employment Situation, and Consumer Price Index.
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May Jobless Rates Decline in Six States, Payrolls Up in Two, BLS Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced May's employment figures, showing jobless rates decreased in six states and rose in two. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in two states, with most states seeing stable conditions.
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data and Labor Market Publications
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published its latest economic data, including May 2026 import/export prices, consumer inflation, and unemployment figures. New analyses on remote work and employment growth are also available, with upcoming labor market releases scheduled.
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U.S. Import Prices Up 1.9% in May, Driven by Higher Fuel Costs
U.S. import prices climbed 1.9% in May, driven by higher fuel costs, while export prices rose 1.3%. Annually, import prices are up 6.7% and export prices 11.2%, reflecting continued inflationary pressures.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentTrade Import PricesExport PricesFuel PricesU.S. EconomyBureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic IndicatorsInflation
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data for March and May 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released key economic data for March and May 2026, detailing employer costs, price indexes, and real earnings. Reports also covered May 2026 nonfarm payroll increases, job openings, and family unemployment rates, alongside upcoming economic releases.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and Labor Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic DataEmploymentConsumer Price IndexProducer Price IndexesReal EarningsLabor Costs
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Private Industry Compensation Averages $46.60 Per Hour in March 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports private industry compensation averaged $46.60 per hour in March 2026, with wages at $32.60 and benefits at $14.01, highlighting varying costs across wage percentiles.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsPrivate industryCompensation costsWagesBenefitsMarch 2026Labor statistics
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Producer Price Index for Final Demand Rises 1.1% in May
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.1% in May, driven by a 2.8% rise in goods and a 0.3% increase in services. Annually, prices advanced 6.5%.
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Consumer Price Index Rises 0.5% in May, Driven by Gasoline and Shelter Costs
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.5% in May, with a 4.2% annual increase. Gasoline and shelter prices were key factors in the latest inflation data.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Consumer Price IndexInflationBureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2026Gasoline pricesShelter costsEconomic Indicators
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Real Earnings Decline in May as Inflation Outpaces Wage Growth
Real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.1% in May, as average hourly earnings rose 0.3% but were outpaced by a 0.5% increase in the CPI-U, leading to a 0.2% drop in real average weekly earnings.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsReal EarningsAverage Hourly EarningsCPI-UInflationMayEconomics
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Reports and Future Projections
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released new economic data for June 2026, covering employment, productivity, and unemployment. It also includes projections for solar power generation employment and upcoming economic indicators.
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U.S. Payrolls Rise by 172,000 in May; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
U.S. payrolls grew by 172,000 in May, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%. Gains were seen in leisure, local government, and healthcare, while financial activities declined, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmploymentUnemploymentPayrollMay 2026Labor MarketEconomic Data
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US Productivity Sees Modest Gain in Q1 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that nonfarm business productivity increased 0.3% in Q1 2026, while unit labor costs rose 1.8%. Manufacturing productivity also saw a 3.2% increase.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsProductivityUnit Labor CostsNonfarm BusinessManufacturingLabor Market
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US Metro Jobless Rates Rise in April, BLS Reports
US metropolitan areas saw a rise in jobless rates in April, with 200 out of 387 reporting increases year-over-year. Nonfarm payroll employment remained largely stable, with only minor changes across the country.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnemploymentEmploymentMetropolitan AreasJobless RatesPayroll EmploymentApril 2026