Tag: bureau_of_labor_statistics
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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.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnergy Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic NewsEmployment SituationUnemployment RatesProductivityLabor TurnoverSolar Energy Jobs
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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
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April Job Openings Rise to 7.6 Million, BLS Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that job openings increased to 7.6 million in April. Hires and total separations both decreased, reflecting shifts in the labor market.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsJob OpeningsLabor TurnoverEmploymentHiresSeparationsApril
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BLS Releases New Economic Data, Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new data on state and industry productivity, labor force demographics, and regional employment trends for May 26-29, 2026. Upcoming reports include employment, turnover, and consumer price data.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic NewsProductivityLabor ForceEmploymentManufacturingConsumer Price Index
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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.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic DataEmploymentWagesPrice IndexesUnemploymentLabor Market
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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.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal Government Consumer Price IndexCPIInflationBureau of Labor StatisticsShelterGasoline
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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…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsReal EarningsHourly EarningsWeekly EarningsCPI-ULabor
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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.
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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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