June 18, 2012 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Real earnings in May 2012
| Month | Percent change |
|---|---|
May 2011 |
0.0 |
Jun 2011 |
0.0 |
Jul 2011 |
0.1 |
Aug 2011 |
-0.4 |
Sep 2011 |
-0.1 |
Oct 2011 |
0.2 |
Nov 2011 |
0.0 |
Dec 2011 |
0.1 |
Jan 2012 |
-0.1 |
Feb 2012 |
-0.2 |
Mar 2012 |
-0.1 |
Apr 2012 |
0.1 |
May 2012 |
0.3 |
These data are featured in the TED article, Real earnings in May 2012.
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