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The Economics Daily
Consumer prices up 4.2 percent over the year ended May 2026
June 17, 2026
The all items Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 4.2 percent from May 2025 to May 2026. This was the largest 12-month increase since the index rose 4.9 percent over the year ended April 2023. Full Text »
Recent TED articles
- Unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3 percent in May 2026
- Productivity up 0.3 percent in first quarter 2026
- Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May 2026
- Trends in manufacturing output and hours worked, 2007–2026
Monthly Labor Review
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Feeding the economy: employment growth in food and beverage manufacturing expected to continue through the 2024–34 decade |
Beyond the Numbers
Career Outlook
Spotlight on Statistics
- A Look at a Thrilling Industry: Amusement and Theme Parks
- Unemployment Duration in the Pandemic: A Look at Jobseeker Demographics
- Economic trends: home and community-based care versus institution-based care
