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July jobless rates down in 7 states, up in 3; payroll jobs up in 4 states

In July, unemployment rates were lower in 7 states, higher in 3 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 4 states and was essentially unchanged in 46 states and the District.

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08/16/2023 June job openings rates down in 4 states, up in 2; quits down in 16, up in 1

08/16/2023 From April to July 2023, the number of employed youth rises by 1.4 million to 21.6 million

08/15/2023 U.S. import prices rise 0.4% in July on higher fuel prices; export prices advance 0.7%

08/11/2023 PPI for final demand advances 0.3% in July; services rise 0.5%, goods increase 0.1%

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MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Labor market impacts of destructive California wildfires

This article examines employment impacts of wildfires, focusing on industries with the largest impacts from 2003 to 2021. read more

SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

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Union Membership, Activity, and Compensation in 2022

This article examines trends in union membership, work stoppages, and pay and benefits among union members. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Simulating official BLS gasoline price measures

This article examines BLS measures that track gas prices throughout the supply chain from oil extraction to gas stations. read more

SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

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A Look at a Neat Industry: Distilleries

This Spotlight looks at trends in employment, establishments, wages, and consumer prices for distilleries. read more

SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

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Healthcare Occupations: Characteristics of the Employed

This Spotlight on Statistics examines the demographic and job characteristics of the 25 largest healthcare occupations. read more

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.2% in Jul 2023

Unemployment Rate:
3.5% in Jul 2023

Payroll Employment:
+187,000(p) in Jul 2023

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.14(p) in Jul 2023

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.3%(p) in Jul 2023

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+1.0% in 2nd Qtr of 2023

Productivity:
+3.7% in 2nd Qtr of 2023

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.4% in Jul 2023

U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.7% in Jul 2023