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PPI for final demand rises 0.4% in November; goods increase 0.7%, services advance 0.2%

The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.4 percent in November. Prices for final demand goods increased 0.7 percent, and the index for final demand services moved up 0.2 percent. Prices for final demand advanced 3.0 percent for the 12 months ended in November.

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12/11/2024 CPI for all items rises 0.3% in November; shelter and food up

12/11/2024 Real average hourly earnings for all employees are unchanged in November

12/10/2024 Productivity increases 2.2% in Q3 2024; unit labor costs increase 0.8% (annual rates)

12/06/2024 Payroll employment rises by 227,000 in November; unemployment rate changes little at 4.2%

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MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Alternative data sources for high-tech products in the CPI

Summary of research on alternatives for improving the measurement of price changes for high-tech goods and services. read more

SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

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Unemployment Duration in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Trends from 2019–2023 and how the length of a job search may vary by demographics, occupation, and geography. read more

COMMISSIONER’S CORNER

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The Oyster Stuffing Index

Americans enjoy many Thanksgiving traditions. BLS took a dive into some culinary favorites from around the country. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Disability among workers with nonstandard work agreements

Examining the relationship between subsets of nonstandard forms of employment and worker disability status. read more

CAREER OUTLOOK

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From military to civilian: Career options

Around 200,000 servicemembers leave the military each year. Explore career options with projected fast growth that pay well. read more

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.3% in Nov 2024

Unemployment Rate:
4.2% in Nov 2024

Payroll Employment:
+227,000(p) in Nov 2024

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.13(p) in Nov 2024

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.4%(p) in Nov 2024

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.8% in 3rd Qtr of 2024

Productivity:
+2.2% in 3rd Qtr of 2024

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.3% in Oct 2024

U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.8% in Oct 2024