The Latest Breaking News from Bureau of Labor Statistics

US employers added just 57,000 new jobs in June, lower than expected

The country’s unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.2% as US job growth also slowed for the month

The Guardian - US · Jul 2

Business Inflation Jumps To Highest Level Since 2022 As Iran War Drives Up Energy Costs

Higher fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict pushed producer prices sharply higher in May, adding pressure across the U.S. economy.

International Business Times · Jun 13

Three $100,000 jobs that don’t require a degree

Only one-third of Americans still believe college is worth it

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Job Growth Surges Beyond Expectations In May, BLS Data Shows

Job growth surged beyond expectations in May, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

International Business Times · Jun 5

Five high-paying careers that aren’t worth it, according to experts

‘Your career should serve your life, not replace it,’ one expert said

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Comparing the Cost of Living for Retirees in 1984 vs. Today

For those born in or retired in the 1980s, it's hard to believe four decades have passed. That is, of course, unless you look at the difference in how far your income went then versus now. If you've...

GOBankingRates · May 26

Price of beef and tomatoes hit record high as Americans struggle with rapid price increases on everyday goods

Consumers can find workarounds for summer grilling season - but these aren’t the only foods getting more expensive

The Independent UK · May 18

If the economy feels even worse for you than inflation data is showing, that might be because childcare isn’t deemed a ‘necessity’

“The cost of childcare obviously impacts labor force decisions, and that in turn impacts labor growth as a whole,” a BofA economist tells Fortune.

Fortune · Apr 17

Friday Cliff Why Grocery Prices May React to the April 10 Inflation Report

Supermarket prices do not change randomly. Corporate pricing strategies rely on federal economic data. The most critical piece of data arrives each month from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index report tracks the exact cost of living across the country. The upcoming release on April 10 is…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Apr 7

‘If he’d stayed on the golf course, we’d be in a better place’: experts on Trump’s tariffs, one year on

Last April, the president unleashed a tidal wave of tariffs on ‘liberation day’. Analysts say the policy has failed, even by the Trump administration’s own terms

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2