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August jobless rates down in 41 states, up in 2; payroll jobs up in 40 states

In August, unemployment rates were lower in 41 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 7 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 40 states and was essentially unchanged in 10 states and the District.

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09/17/2020

Civilian workers compensation costs average $38.20 per hour worked in June 2020

09/15/2020

Import prices up 0.9% in August on higher fuel and nonfuel prices; export prices up 0.5%

09/11/2020

CPI for all items rises 0.4% in August on broad set of increases

09/11/2020

Real average hourly earnings are unchanged over the month in August

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