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September jobless rates down in 7 states, up in 4; payroll jobs up in 3 states, down in 2

In September, unemployment rates were lower in 7 states, higher in 4 states, and stable in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 3 states, decreased in 2, and was essentially unchanged in 45 states and the District.

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10/16/2019

Median weekly earnings of full-time wage and salary workers are $919 in 3rd quarter 2019

10/11/2019

U.S. import prices rise 0.2% in September on higher fuel prices; export prices fall 0.2%

10/10/2019

CPI for all items unchanged in September as gasoline decline offsets shelter increase

10/10/2019

Real average hourly earnings are unchanged over the month in September

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SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

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Employment and wages in U.S. establishments with foreign ownership

This Spotlight looks at new data on employment, wages, and occupations in U.S. establishments with foreign ownership. read more »

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Time use of millennials and nonmillennials

This article looks at how millennials, ages 21 to 36 in 2017, use their time and how they compare with other generations. read more »

BLS REPORTS

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Labor force characteristics by race and ethnicity, 2018

This report describes the labor force of the largest race and ethnicity groups and also provides data for smaller groups. read more »

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Labor force and employment projections highlights, 2018–28

BLS projects that labor force growth will slow because of changing demographics and a slowdown in population growth. read more »

BEYOND THE NUMBERS

Consumer spending in California, Texas, and New York

Consumer spending in California, Texas, and New York

We look at differences in consumer spending in three large states. read more »

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
unchanged in Sep 2019

Unemployment Rate:
3.5% in Sep 2019

Payroll Employment:
+136,000(p) in Sep 2019

Average Hourly Earnings:
-$0.01(p) in Sep 2019

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
-0.3%(p) in Sep 2019

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.6% in 2nd Qtr of 2019

Productivity:
+2.3% in 2nd Qtr of 2019

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.2% in Sep 2019

U.S. Export Price Index:
-0.2% in Sep 2019

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