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Clayton, GA, has largest county 2nd quarter over-the-year wage gain at 17.2%

From second quarter 2022 to second quarter 2023, Clayton, GA, had the largest county percentage increase in average weekly wages at 17.2 percent. Midland, TX, had the largest county over-the-year percentage increase in employment in June 2023 at 7.0 percent.

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11/21/2023 Total factor productivity increases in 9 out of 21 major industries in 2022

11/20/2023 September job openings rates down in 3 states, up in 1; quits rates down in 5, up in 2

11/17/2023 October jobless rates up in 26 states; payroll jobs up in 1 state

11/16/2023 U.S. import prices fall 0.8% in October on lower fuel prices; export prices down 1.1%

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MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

American Indians and Alaska Natives in the U.S. labor force

An examination of labor force characteristics during the 2019–21 period using data from the Current Population Survey. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Industry and occupational employment projections, 2022–32

The total economy is projected to add about 4.7 million jobs during the 2022–32 decade. read more

SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

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For-Profit, Nonprofit, and Government Sector Jobs in 2022

This Spotlight compares the labor force characteristics and experiences of workers in various sectors. read more

COMMISSIONER’S CORNER

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A look at strikes among writers and actors

A look at striking workers in Bureau of Labor Statistics data with a focus on motion picture and sound recording industries. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Labor force and macroeconomic projections, 2022–32

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects subdued labor force and employment growth over the next decade. read more

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
unchanged in Oct 2023

Unemployment Rate:
3.9% in Oct 2023

Payroll Employment:
+150,000(p) in Oct 2023

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.07(p) in Oct 2023

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
-0.5%(p) in Oct 2023

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+1.1% in 3rd Qtr of 2023

Productivity:
+4.7% in 3rd Qtr of 2023

U.S. Import Price Index:
-0.8% in Oct 2023

U.S. Export Price Index:
-1.1% in Oct 2023