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U.S. import prices decline 0.4% in July on lower fuel prices; export prices fall 1.3%

In July, U.S. import prices decreased 0.4 percent following a drop of 0.3 percent in June. U.S. export prices fell 1.3 percent in July, after declining 0.7 percent in June. Over the past 12 months, import prices advanced 5.9 percent and export prices rose 8.2 percent.

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08/13/2026 PPI for final demand unchanged in July; services advance 0.2%, goods fall 0.7%

08/12/2026 CPI for all items increases 0.1% in July; shelter rises

08/12/2026 Real average hourly earnings for all employees decrease 0.1% in July

08/07/2026 Both payroll employment (-23,000) and unemployment rate (4.1%) change little in July

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MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Examining the mortality of young baby boomers by age 58

An analysis of how several characteristics collected at age 25 relate to mortality later in life. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Skills savvy: a skills-based look at occupational data

Skills that are important for many occupations tend to have higher average skills scores. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Employment changes in jobs and their effect on employer costs

This article shows how increases and decreases in employment in particular jobs coincide with slower or faster wage growth. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Eating the cost: food prices and the COVID-19 pandemic

This article examines food price trends from 2019 to 2023. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Employment in childcare and early education, 2000–23

Employment of childcare workers has declined, while the employment of preschool and kindergarten teachers has risen. read more

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.1% in Jul 2026

Unemployment Rate:
4.1% in Jul 2026

Payroll Employment:
-23,000(p) in Jul 2026

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.02(p) in Jul 2026

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
unchanged in Jul 2026

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.9% in 2nd Qtr of 2026

Productivity:
+1.4% in 2nd Qtr of 2026

U.S. Import Price Index:
-0.4% in Jul 2026

U.S. Export Price Index:
-1.3% in Jul 2026