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September jobless rates up in 5 states, down in 1; payroll jobs up in 5 states

In September, unemployment rates were higher in 5 states, lower in 1 state, and stable in 44 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 5 states and the District and was essentially unchanged in 45 states.

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10/17/2024 August job openings rates up in 6 states, down in 2; total separations rates down in 10

10/17/2024 Full-time wage and salary workers median weekly earnings are $1,165 in 3rd quarter 2024

10/16/2024 U.S. import prices decrease 0.4% in September; export prices drop 0.7%

10/11/2024 PPI for final demand unchanged in September; services rise 0.2%, goods decrease 0.2%

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HURRICANE FLOOD ZONES

Hurricane satellite image of Hurricane Milton as of September 11, 2024.

Hurricane Milton

Employment, wages, and establishment data in hurricane flood zones. read more

SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

Workers providing assistance and care to elderly clients.

How has long-term care employment changed?

Comparing industries that provide home and community-based services with those that provide institution-based care. read more

EMPLOYMENT IN HURRICANE FLOOD ZONES

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Hurricane Helene: Employment, wages, and establishment counts

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking the progress of Hurricane Helene. read more

SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

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Scanning grocery store productivity statistics

Since the pandemic, grocery store services expanded to include curbside pickup, online ordering, self-checkouts, and more. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

Marriage contract papers with two rings in a box on top next to divorce paperwork with two rings on top. One ring on top of teh divorce paperwork is broken.

Patterns of marriage and divorce from ages 15 to 55

This article examines marriage and divorce patterns using National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 data. read more

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.2% in Sep 2024

Unemployment Rate:
4.1% in Sep 2024

Payroll Employment:
+254,000(p) in Sep 2024

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.13(p) in Sep 2024

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
unchanged in Sep 2024

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.9% in 2nd Qtr of 2024

Productivity:
+2.5%(r) in 2nd Qtr of 2024

U.S. Import Price Index:
-0.4% in Sep 2024

U.S. Export Price Index:
-0.7% in Sep 2024