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August job openings rates up in 2 states; total separations rates down in 6 states

August job openings rates rose in 2 states. Hires rates fell in 1 state. Total separations rates fell in 6 states and rose in 2. Quits rates fell in 6 states and rose in 1; layoffs and discharges fell in 3 states and rose in 2 states.

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11/25/2025 PPI for final demand advances 0.3% in September; goods rise 0.9%, services unchanged

11/21/2025 Real average hourly earnings for all employees are unchanged in September

11/20/2025 Payroll employment edges up 119,000 in September; unemployment rate changes little at 4.4%

10/24/2025 CPI for all items rises 0.3% in September; gasoline up

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MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Gains in private-sector average hourly earnings by major industry

This article seeks to isolate the effect each major industry had on the annual change in total private earnings in 2024. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Total nonfarm employment growth continues to slow in 2024

Total nonfarm employment in the United States expanded in 2024—although by less than in any year since 2020. read more

CAREER OUTLOOK

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Education level and projected openings, 2024–34

Occupations expected to have the most openings for new entrants with various levels of education. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Early educators and public school teachers: labor market outcomes

A comparison of job quality among private industry early educators and public school K–8 teachers. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Unemployment rate and labor force participation rate

Unemployment rate increases in first half of 2024 before leveling off. Labor force participation rate holds fairly steady. read more

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.3% in Sep 2025

Unemployment Rate:
4.4% in Sep 2025

Payroll Employment:
+119,000(p) in Sep 2025

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.09(p) in Sep 2025

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.3%(p) in Sep 2025

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.9% in 2nd Qtr of 2025

Productivity:
+3.3%(r) in 2nd Qtr of 2025

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.3% in Aug 2025

U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.3% in Aug 2025