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July jobless rates down in 30 states, up in 9; payroll jobs up in 40 states, down in 1

In July, unemployment rates were lower in 30 states, higher in 9 states, and stable in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 40 states and the District, decreased in 1 state, and was essentially unchanged in 9 states.

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08/19/2020

McLean, IL, has largest county 1st quarter 2020 over-the-year wage gain at 13.3%

08/18/2020

Youth unemployment rate at 18.5% in July 2020, up from 9.1% last July

08/14/2020

Productivity increases 7.3% in Q2 2020; unit labor costs rise 12.2% (annual rates)

08/13/2020

U.S. import prices increase 0.7% in July on higher fuel prices; export prices rise 0.8%

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