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Economic Summaries are specialized products that combine data graphically from subjects such as unemployment, inflation, and wages into a single document for selected metropolitan areas. To view a specific area in this region, use the dropdown list below or click here.

News Releases:

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Consumer Price Index, South Region — December 2025

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region was unchanged in December.

Jan

Arkansas Job Openings and Labor Turnover — October 2025

Arkansas had 73,000 job openings in October 2025, compared to 70,000 openings in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Jan

Louisiana Job Openings and Labor Turnover — October 2025

Louisiana had 115,000 job openings in October 2025, compared to 105,000 openings in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Jan

Consumer Price Index, West Region — December 2025

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region declined 0.2 percent in December.

Jan

Consumer Price Index, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area — December 2025

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area increased 1.6 percent for the 12 months ending in December 2025.

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