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What does the Bureau of Labor Statistics mean by "little changed"?

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jan 3, 2024
A more stable, less swingy labor market, as reflected in the latest JOLTS data, is usually good news.
After a period of volatility, the BLS has described trends in recent JOLTS reports as little changed, reflecting a return to pre-pandemic conditions in the labor market.
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What goes into calculating employment numbers?

by Andy Uhler
Aug 31, 2022
Among the important factors: where the data comes from, who the intended audience is, and whether it's provided as a public service or a product.
Plenty of challenges await any group that attempts to assemble and present economic data, especially forecasts.
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US employers add strong 211,000 jobs, with unemployment at 4.4 percent

by Marketplace Contributor
May 5, 2017
The unemployment rate has dipped to its lowest point in a decade.
Job seekers apply for open positions at a career fair in San Francisco.
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