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22
November jobless rates up in 12 states; payroll jobs up in 3 states

In November, unemployment rates were higher in 12 states and stable in 38 states
and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 3 states
and was essentially unchanged in 47 states and the District.

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12/19/2023 Total of 5,486 fatal work injuries in 2022, up 5.7% from 2021

12/19/2023 In 2022, 13.0 million persons experience some unemployment, down by
3.1 million from 2021

12/15/2023 Private industry compensation costs average $41.53 per hour worked in
September 2023

12/15/2023 October job openings rates down in 6 states; layoffs and discharges
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BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING: ANALYZING RETAIL TRADE MARGINS 2009–22

An exploration of how the pandemic and online spending have affected Black
Friday shopping over the years. read more


COMMISSIONER’S CORNER

FAREWELL 2023, GREETINGS 2024

What a whirlwind this year has been! As we edge toward the final days of 2023,
let’s take a look at some of the things BLS has accomplished this year. read
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LATEST NUMBERS




Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.1% in Nov 2023

Unemployment Rate:
3.7% in Nov 2023

Payroll Employment:
+199,000(p) in Nov 2023

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.12(p) in Nov 2023

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
unchanged in Nov 2023

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+1.1% in 3rd Qtr of 2023

Productivity:
+5.2%(r) in 3rd Qtr of 2023

U.S. Import Price Index:
-0.4% in Nov 2023

U.S. Export Price Index:
-0.9% in Nov 2023

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