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Gross job gains are 7.4 million in 1st quarter 2025; gross job losses are 7.2 million

In the first quarter of 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 7.4 million. Gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 7.2 million.

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12/17/2025 September jobless rates up over the year in 275 of 387 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 10

12/16/2025 Both payroll employment (+64,000) and unemployment rate (4.6%) change little in November

12/11/2025 Sept. jobless rates up in 8 states, down in 2; payroll jobs up in 1 state, down in 1

12/10/2025 Compensation costs up 0.8% Jun 2025 to Sep 2025 and up 3.5% over the year ending Sep 2025

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