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July jobless rates down in 6 states, up in 2; payroll jobs up in 5 states

In July, unemployment rates were lower in 6 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 42 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 5 states and was essentially unchanged in 45 states and the District.

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08/16/2019

Youth labor force participation rate at 61.8% in July 2019, up from 60.6% in July 2018

08/15/2019

Productivity rises 2.3% in second-quarter 2019; unit labor costs rise 2.4% (annual rates)

08/14/2019

Import prices rise 0.2% in July on higher fuel prices; export prices advance 0.2%

08/13/2019

CPI for all items rises 0.3% in July as gasoline, shelter indexes increase

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BEYOND THE NUMBERS

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Fatal occupational injuries to independent workers

This article examines safety in short term or temporary jobs, such as ridesharing drivers or freelance photographers. read more »

BEYOND THE NUMBERS

The level of skill involved in part-time work and how it has changed between 2007 and 2017.

Has the required skill level of part-time jobs changed over time?

This article looks at the level of skill involved in part-time work and how it has changed between 2007 and 2017. read more »

CAREER OUTLOOK

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Interview with a baseball umpire

We talk to an umpire for high school and college baseball games about his job and what it takes to become an umpire. read more »

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Where did workers perform their jobs in the early 21st century?

This article examines where workers perform their jobs and how their work locations have changed in recent years. read more »

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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The youngest and oldest consumers in recession and recovery

This study examines how consumers under age 25 and age 75 and older fared during and after the 2007–09 recession. read more »

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.3% in Jul 2019

Unemployment Rate:
3.7% in Jul 2019

Payroll Employment:
+164,000(p) in Jul 2019

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.08(p) in Jul 2019

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.2%(p) in Jul 2019

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.6% in 2nd Qtr of 2019

Productivity:
+2.3% in 2nd Qtr of 2019

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.2% in Jul 2019

U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.2% in Jul 2019

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