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Employment up in 8 metro areas, down in 4, over year ended May 2026
July 7, 2026
From May 2025 to May 2026, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 8 metropolitan areas, decreased in 4 areas, and was essentially unchanged in 375 areas. Full Text »
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