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February hires decrease; job openings and total separations change little
The number of hires decreased to 4.8 million in February. Job openings and total separations were both little changed at 6.9 million and 5.0 million, respectively.
03/25/2026
U.S. import prices up 1.3% in February on higher nonfuel prices; export prices rise 1.5%
03/24/2026
Productivity increases 1.8% in Q4 2025; unit labor costs increase 4.4% (annual rates)
03/20/2026
Private industry compensation costs average $46.15 per hour worked in December 2025
03/19/2026
Total factor productivity increases 0.8% in 2025,
following a 1.5% increase in 2024
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Latest Numbers
Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.3% in Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate:
4.4% in Feb 2026
Payroll Employment:
-92,000(p) in Feb 2026
Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.15(p) in Feb 2026
Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.7%(p) in Feb 2026
Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.7% in 4th Qtr of 2025
Productivity:
+1.8%(r) in 4th Qtr of 2025
U.S. Import Price Index:
+1.3% in Feb 2026
U.S. Export Price Index:
+1.5% in Feb 2026
Historical Data
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