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Job Growth Moderates as Labor Market Remains Stable

Job Growth Moderates as Labor Market Remains Stable
Job Growth Moderates as Labor Market Remains Stable
October 02, 2026  |  Economy

Nonfarm payroll, employment in all major industries and the unemployment rate “changed little” in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said Friday (Oct. 2) in...

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Wholesale Inflation Remains Stable in March Despite Gas Price Surge
Wholesale Inflation Remains Stable in March Despite Gas Price Surge
April 14, 2026  |  Economy

The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose less than expected in March amid the spike in energy prices due to the war in Iran. The PPI...

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Consumer Spending Boosts US Economic Growth as Confidence Dips
Consumer Spending Boosts US Economic Growth as Confidence Dips
December 23, 2025  |  Economy

Two new sets of data show consumers are spending strongly but not feeling confident. U.S. gross domestic product climbed at a seasonal and inflation-adjusted 4.3%...

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BLS to Include October PPI Data in November PPI Release
BLS to Include October PPI Data in November PPI Release
December 08, 2025  |  Economy

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will not produce an October 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI) news release, according to a revised news release dates...

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BLS to Release September Employment Data on Nov. 20
BLS to Release September Employment Data on Nov. 20
November 14, 2025  |  Economy

September employment data that was delayed by the government shutdown is set to be released next week, but October data may never be released. The...

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White House: Shutdown Cause of Non-Release of October Jobs, Inflation Data
White House: Shutdown Cause of Non-Release of October Jobs, Inflation Data
November 12, 2025  |  Economy

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has apparently led to an unprecedented gap in economic data. It’s rendered the Bureau of Labor Statistics...

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BLS Reschedules Consumer Spending Report Without Explanation
BLS Reschedules Consumer Spending Report Without Explanation
September 21, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is postponing its annual consumer spending report. The announcement Friday (Sept. 19), presented without explanation, follows President Donald Trump’s...

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Shift to Gig Economy Evident as Labor Market Cools With Muted Wage Gains
Shift to Gig Economy Evident as Labor Market Cools With Muted Wage Gains
March 07, 2025  |  Economy

Even before the pandemic, PYMNTS noted that 32% of workers participated in the gig economy in some way, either to supplement their incomes, or to...

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