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U.S. Import Prices Decline 0.4% in July; Export Prices Fall 1.3%
U.S. import prices fell 0.4% in July due to lower fuel costs, while export prices dropped 1.3%. These monthly declines contrast with year-over-year increases of 5.9% for imports and 8.2% for exports, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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BLS Releases Key July 2026 Economic Data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published its latest economic reports for July 2026, detailing consumer prices, unemployment figures, and productivity trends. These releases offer key insights into the nation's economic health.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFinancial MarketsEducation Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic dataJuly 2026Consumer Price IndexUnemploymentProductivityLabor market
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Producer Price Index Unchanged in July as Services Rise, Goods Fall
The Producer Price Index for final demand held steady in July, with services prices increasing 0.2% and goods prices declining 0.7%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 4.7% rise over the past 12 months.
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CPI for all items increases 0.1% in July; shelter rises
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.1% in July, with a 3.4% increase over the last year. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, climbed 0.2% for the month and 2.5% annually, according to the Bureau of Labor…
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U.S. Real Average Hourly Earnings Decline Slightly in July
Real average hourly earnings for all employees saw a 0.1 percent decrease in July, as average hourly earnings and CPI-U both rose by 0.1 percent. Real average weekly earnings remained unchanged, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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BLS Releases Key Economic Reports for July and Q2 2026
The BLS has issued new economic reports for July and Q2 2026, covering employment, productivity, and job openings. Key findings include 1.0 unemployed person per job opening and increased median weekly earnings, with upcoming CPI and PPI releases.
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US Employment Shows Little Change in July
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported minimal shifts in July's employment landscape. Nonfarm payrolls saw a slight decline of 23,000, while the unemployment rate remained stable at 4.1 percent, with sector-specific changes noted.
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US Productivity Rises 1.4% in Q2 2026
US nonfarm business productivity increased 1.4% in Q2 2026, with unit labor costs up 1.3%. Manufacturing productivity rose 1.9%, while its unit labor costs remained unchanged, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Job Openings and Separations Stable in June, BLS Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that June saw little change in job openings at 7.4 million and total separations at 5.4 million. Hires also remained stable at 5.3 million, reflecting consistent labor market activity.
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data and Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released new economic data for June 2026 and Q4 2025, covering employment costs, metropolitan area trends, and business dynamics. Upcoming reports include key labor and inflation figures for August 2026.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Job OpeningsHiresLabor TurnoverBureau of Labor StatisticsEmploymentEconomicsMay 2026
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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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