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CEPR produces same-day analyses of government data on employment, inflation, GDP and other topics.
The Faircloth Amendment Blocks the Construction of Affordable Housing: It Should be Repealed
Discover the challenges of affordable housing in major cities and why long waits and federal housing laws are obstacles to finding a home.
Hurricanes and Boeing Strike Depress Job Growth, But Unemployment Remains Steady
While the latest jobs report was impacted by two major hurricanes and the strike at Boeing, the unemployment rate held steady.
Unemployment Edges Down to 4.2 Percent in August. Economy Creates 142,000 Jobs
August jobs report: Unemployment rate drops to 4.2%, easing concerns about a possible recession. Learn more.
August Jobs Preview: What to Expect in the August Jobs Report
August Jobs Preview: Analyzing job growth rate, unemployment rate, and key factors affecting the labor market.
Job Growth Slows to 114,000 in July, Unemployment Rises to 4.3 Percent
Learn about the latest July jobs report: 114,000 job growth, 4.3% unemployment rate. Explore the implications for the economy.
July Jobs Preview: What to Expect in the July Jobs Report
Find out the latest information on July jobs including job growth rate, unemployment rate, and key factors affecting the labor market.
Job Growth at 206,000 in June, Unemployment Edges Up to 4.1 Percent, Ending Streak
June job growth reaches 206,000, but unemployment edges up to 4.1 percent. Explore the latest data on the job market.
Economy Generates 272,000 Jobs in May, Unemployment Edges Up to 4.0 Percent
Stay informed about the latest job data: Economy generates 272,000 new jobs in May, with a slight increase in the unemployment rate.
May Jobs Preview: What to Expect in the May Jobs Report
Understanding the April jobs report: slower job growth, but not indicative of a slowing economy. Get the full analysis here.
Economy Matches Late 1960s Low Unemployment Streak
Another Very Solid Jobs Report.
