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June jobless rates down in 7 states, up in 3; payroll jobs up in 25 states, down in 1

In June, unemployment rates were lower in 7 states and the District of Columbia, higher in 3 states, and stable in 40 states. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 25 states, decreased in 1 state, and was essentially unchanged in 24 states and the District.

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MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.9% in Jun 2021 News Release Historical Data

Unemployment Rate:
5.9% in Jun 2021 News Release Historical Data

Payroll Employment:
+850,000(p) in Jun 2021 News Release Historical Data

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.10(p) in Jun 2021 News Release Historical Data

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+1.0%(p) in Jun 2021 News Release Historical Data

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.9% in 1st Qtr of 2021 News Release Historical Data

Productivity:
+5.4% in 1st Qtr of 2021 News Release Historical Data

U.S. Import Price Index:
+1.0% in Jun 2021 News Release Historical Data

U.S. Export Price Index:
+1.2% in Jun 2021 News Release Historical Data