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A data chart image of Compensation costs up 3.9 percent from September 2023 to September 2024
Compensation costs up 3.9 percent from September 2023 to September 2024
November 05, 2024

Compensation costs for civilian workers increased 3.9 percent for the 12 months ending September 2024, compared with an increase of 4.3 percent for the year ending in September 2023.

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November 04, 2024
A data chart image of Unemployment rates up over the year ending September 2024 in 260 metro areas
Unemployment rates up over the year ending September 2024 in 260 metro areas

Unemployment rates were higher in September 2024 than a year earlier in 260 of the 389 metropolitan areas, lower in 101 areas, and unchanged in 28 areas.

November 01, 2024
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Job openings down 1.9 million over the year ending September 2024

The number of job openings was little changed from a month earlier at 7.4 million on the last business day of September 2024. Over the month, hires changed little at 5.6 million. The number of total separations was unchanged at 5.2 million.

October 31, 2024
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Spending on candy, cookies, and cakes in 2023

Today is Halloween, a day with many traditions including stocking up on candy and chewing gum for trick-or-treaters and bringing bootifully decorated cookies, cakes, and cupcakes to fall school parties. These goodies continue to cast their spell on many of us year round.

October 30, 2024
A data chart image of Unemployment rate at 5.7 percent in the District of Columbia in September 2024
Unemployment rate at 5.7 percent in the District of Columbia in September 2024

In September 2024, the District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent, followed by Nevada, 5.6 percent. South Dakota had the lowest jobless rate, 2.0 percent, followed by Vermont, 2.2 percent, and North Dakota, 2.3 percent.

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