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Gross job gains are 7.8 million in 4th quarter 2023; gross job losses are 7.5 million

In the fourth quarter of 2023, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 7.8 million. Gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 7.5 million.

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07/24/2024 May job openings rates up in 6 states, down in 1; hires rates up in 3, down in 1

07/19/2024 June jobless rates up in 8 states, down in 1; payroll jobs up in 8 states

07/17/2024 Full-time wage and salary workers median weekly earnings are $1,143 in 2nd quarter 2024

07/16/2024 U.S. import prices unchanged in June; export prices decline 0.5%

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THE ECONOMICS DAILY

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Watching the Olympics?

In celebration of the 2024 Summer Games, this article explores common sports and exercise activities. read more

BEYOND THE NUMBERS

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A "tail" of productivity in pet care services

This article uses labor productivity and related data series to examine how pet ownership trends are changing. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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ERISA at 50: BLS tracks the evolution of retirement benefits

Learn about changes to BLS retirement income studies and the challenges of providing statistics on such an evolving topic. read more

HURRICANE FLOOD ZONES

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Hurricane Beryl: Employment, wages, and establishment counts

Maps and data tables are available for Hurricane Beryl flood zones. read more

BEYOND THE NUMBERS

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Debunking 8 common misconceptions about the Producer Price Index

While the PPI for final demand is the topline index for the program, it is one of thousands of PPIs measuring price change. read more

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
-0.1% in Jun 2024

Unemployment Rate:
4.1% in Jun 2024

Payroll Employment:
+206,000(p) in Jun 2024

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.10(p) in Jun 2024

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.2%(p) in Jun 2024

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+1.2% in 1st Qtr of 2024

Productivity:
+0.2%(r) in 1st Qtr of 2024

U.S. Import Price Index:
unchanged in Jun 2024

U.S. Export Price Index:
-0.5% in Jun 2024