Measuring Labor Market Similarities in Nearby Regions
Regions that are geographically close are much more likely to share similar economic conditions than regions that are…
As Youth Unemployment Hits New High, China Waxes Nostalgic for the “Boom Years”
China’s National Bureau of Statistics published new data on Wednesday showing that urban youth unemployment rose to a…
Consumers’ economic outlook falls to lowest level since May
U.S. consumers are almost back to worrying about the economy like they did in May. Consumer sentiment has…
Update on Payroll Employment Gains Data Revisions
The latest revisions to monthly payroll employment data issued in August by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…
Tracking Labor Market Stress – San Francisco Fed
The labor market is an important barometer of overall economic health. Rapid increases in the unemployment rate are…