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June job openings rates up in 2 states, down in 2; hires rates down in 6, up in 3

June job openings rates rose in 2 states and fell in 2. Hires rates fell in 6 states and rose in 3. Total separations rates fell in 6 states and rose in 1; quits rates fell in 6 states and rose in 1, and layoffs and discharges rates fell in 5 states.

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08/16/2024 July jobless rates up in 13 states, down in 1; payroll jobs up in 2 states, down in 1

08/15/2024 U.S. import prices increase 0.1% in July; export prices rise 0.7%

08/14/2024 CPI for all items rises 0.2 percent in July; shelter up

08/14/2024 Real average hourly earnings for all employees increase 0.1% in July

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THE ECONOMIC DAILY

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Nonprofits accounted for 12.8 million jobs in 2022

Employment, wage, and establishment data for nonprofits now available for 2018–22. read more

HURRICANE FLOOD ZONES

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Hurricane Debby

Employment, wages, and establishment data in hurricane flood zones on the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts. read more

THE ECONOMICS DAILY

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Watching the Olympics?

In celebration of the 2024 Summer Games, this article explores common sports and exercise activities. read more

BEYOND THE NUMBERS

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A "tail" of productivity in pet care services

This article uses labor productivity and related data series to examine how pet ownership trends are changing. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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ERISA at 50: BLS tracks the evolution of retirement benefits

Learn about changes to BLS retirement income studies and the challenges of providing statistics on such an evolving topic. read more

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Latest Numbers

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

Unemployment Rate:
4.3% in Jul 2024

Payroll Employment:
+114,000(p) in Jul 2024

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.08(p) in Jul 2024

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.1%(p) in Jul 2024

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

Productivity:
+2.3% in 2nd Qtr of 2024

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.1% in Jul 2024

U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.7% in Jul 2024