U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Aug
19
July jobless rates down in 2 states, up in 1; payroll jobs up in 4 states

In July, unemployment rates were lower in 2 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 47 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 4 states and was essentially unchanged in 46 states and the District.

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BLS REPORTS

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BEYOND THE NUMBERS

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BLS REPORTS

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Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.2% in Jul 2025 News Release Historical Data

Unemployment Rate:
4.2% in Jul 2025 News Release Historical Data

Payroll Employment:
+73,000(p) in Jul 2025 News Release Historical Data

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.12(p) in Jul 2025 News Release Historical Data

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.9%(p) in Jul 2025 News Release Historical Data

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

Productivity:
+2.4% in 2nd Qtr of 2025 News Release Historical Data

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.4% in Jul 2025 News Release Historical Data

U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.1% in Jul 2025 News Release Historical Data