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February jobless rates down in 4 states; payroll jobs up in 2 states

In February, unemployment rates were lower in 4 states and stable in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 2 states and was essentially unchanged in 48 states and the District.

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03/21/2019

Unemployment rate for Gulf War-era II veterans declines to 3.8% in 2018

03/20/2019

Multifactor productivity increases 1.0% in 2018, following a 0.4% increase in 2017

03/19/2019

Civilian compensation costs average $36.32 per hour worked in December

03/15/2019

Job openings little changed in Jan at 7.6 million; annual hires and quits rise in 2018

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.2% in Feb 2019

Unemployment Rate:
3.8% in Feb 2019

Payroll Employment:
+20,000(p) in Feb 2019

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.11(p) in Feb 2019

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.1%(p) in Feb 2019

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.7% in 4th Qtr of 2018

Productivity:
+1.9% in 4th Qtr of 2018

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.6% in Feb 2019

U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.6% in Feb 2019

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