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August jobless rates down in 15 states; payroll jobs up in 11 states, down in 3

In August, unemployment rates were lower in 15 states and the District of Columbia and stable in 35 states. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 11 states, decreased in 3 states, and was essentially unchanged in 36 states and the District.

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09/16/2021

Private industry compensation costs average $36.64 per hour worked in June 2021

09/15/2021

Import prices decrease 0.3% in August on lower fuel prices; export prices rise 0.4%

09/14/2021

CPI for all items rises 0.3% in August; gasoline, food, shelter among indexes rising

09/14/2021

Real average hourly earnings for all employees increase 0.4% in August

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