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Payroll employment increases by 199,000 in November; unemployment rate edges down to 3.7%

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 199,000 in November, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.7 percent. Job gains occurred in health care and government. Employment also increased in manufacturing, reflecting the return of workers from a strike. Employment in retail trade declined.

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12/07/2023 County Employment and Wages (QCEW) database now fully updated through 2nd quarter 2023

12/06/2023 Productivity increases 5.2% in Q3 2023; unit labor costs decrease 1.2% (annual rates)

12/05/2023 Job openings decrease to 8.7 million in October; hires and total separations change little

11/30/2023 October jobless rates up over the year in 223 of 389 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 52

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BEYOND THE NUMBERS

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Black Friday shopping: Analyzing retail trade margins 2009–22

An exploration of how the pandemic and online spending have affected Black Friday shopping over the years. read more

COMMISSIONER'S CORNER

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Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month with BLS Data

Learn more about those who provide essential support and considerable time caring for aging family members and friends. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

American Indians and Alaska Natives in the U.S. labor force

An examination of labor force characteristics during the 2019–21 period using data from the Current Population Survey. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Industry and occupational employment projections, 2022–32

The total economy is projected to add about 4.7 million jobs during the 2022–32 decade. read more

SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

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For-Profit, Nonprofit, and Government Sector Jobs in 2022

This Spotlight compares the labor force characteristics and experiences of workers in various sectors. read more

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
unchanged in Oct 2023

Unemployment Rate:
3.7% in Nov 2023

Payroll Employment:
+199,000(p) in Nov 2023

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.12(p) in Nov 2023

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
-0.5%(p) in Oct 2023

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+1.1% in 3rd Qtr of 2023

Productivity:
+5.2%(r) in 3rd Qtr of 2023

U.S. Import Price Index:
-0.8% in Oct 2023

U.S. Export Price Index:
-1.1% in Oct 2023