Bureau of Labor Statistics

Money Moves

As of August 2026: Released the July employment report

The government's July jobs report landed Friday morning, and it walked straight into a fight. The Federal Reserve is split over what to do with interest rates in September, and this data feeds the argument.

Updated Aug 7

Money Moves

As of May 2026: Primary data source for wage and price analyses

For decades, economists have argued over whether life is getting more affordable. A new analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2000 to 2025 shows that while the Consumer Price Index rose 92.6%, average hourly wages climbed 131.1%.

Updated May 23

New Capabilities

As of May 2026: Publishes the official productivity data underlying the debate

For most of the 2010s, American workers produced about 1% more output per hour each year. Since the third quarter of 2022, that figure has roughly doubled. The Federal Reserve confirmed this week that the 2% annual pace has now held for nearly four years.

Updated May 15