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…
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…
Assessing the Recent Rise in Unemployment
The unemployment rate declined rapidly following the pandemic recession, dropping to 3.5% in the second quarter of 2023…