Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged in March compared to February
March Unemployment Report from Bureau of Labor Statistics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 228k in February, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2% – about the same as February. In addition, the report says employment in the federal government actually declined. […]
The way in which Americans allocate their finances
The Impact of Consumer Spending on U.S. GDP The Visual Capitalist says consumer spending represents 68% of U.S. GDP, with much of this used for housing, transportation, and healthcare costs. Today’s graphic shows the average annual expenditures of Americans, based on data from the Consumer Expenditures Survey 2023 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Stay safe […]
Inflation has increased by 2.5% compared to the previous year.
Consumer Price Index Increases by 0.2% in August, 2024 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in August, 2024 (same as July). The all items index was up 2.5% for the 12 months ending in August. The index for shelter rose 0.5% […]
Inflation has increased by 2.9% compared to the previous year.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has recently released a report stating that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) saw a 0.2% increase in July 2024. Over the past 12 months leading up to July, the index has risen by 2.9%. One significant contributor to this increase was the 0.4% rise in […]
Inflation is currently recorded at a year-over-year rate of 3.7%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released a report stating that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased by 0.4% in September 2023. The overall index showed a 3.7% increase for the 12 months leading up to September, which was the same as the previous month. The rise in the index […]
U.S. Employment Situation – August 2023
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 187k, in August 2023, with the unemployment rate rising to 3.8%.Â
Housing Costs are the Leading Increase in Inflation
[ad_1] The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 0.4% in February, 2023. The all items index was up 6% for the 12 months ending in February. Interestingly, the BLS says The index for shelter was the largest contributor to the monthly all […]