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Payroll employment rises by 150,000 in October; unemployment rate changes little at 3.9%

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 150,000 in October, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.9 percent. Job gains occurred in health care, government, and social assistance. Employment declined in manufacturing due to strike activity.

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Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.4% in Sep 2023 News Release Historical Data

Unemployment Rate:
3.9% in Oct 2023 News Release Historical Data

Payroll Employment:
+150,000(p) in Oct 2023 News Release Historical Data

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.07(p) in Oct 2023 News Release Historical Data

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.5%(p) in Sep 2023 News Release Historical Data

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

Productivity:
+4.7% in 3rd Qtr of 2023 News Release Historical Data

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.1% in Sep 2023 News Release Historical Data

U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.7% in Sep 2023 News Release Historical Data