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Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 9 metropolitan areas over the year ending August 2026
October 14, 2026
From August 2025 to August 2026, nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 9 metropolitan areas, decreased in 5 areas, and was essentially unchanged in 373 areas. Full Text »
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