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Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers

Published Oct 30, 2026 20:30 Beijing

First read

In the latest data on major economic indicators released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.6% month on month in September 2026.

The unemployment rate was 4.2% in September 2026, and nonfarm payrolls increased by 29,000 (first read).

Average hourly earnings rose by $0.05 (first read) in September 2026, and the Producer Price Index for final demand rose 1.3% (first read).

The Employment Cost Index rose 0.8% in the third quarter of 2026, productivity rose 1.4% in the second quarter of 2026, and the U.S. import price index rose 1.1% and the export price index rose 2.2% in September 2026.

Key figures

Consumer Price Index (CPI)Sep 2026: +0.6%
Unemployment rateSep 2026: 4.2%
Nonfarm payrollsSep 2026: +29,000(p)
Average hourly earningsSep 2026: +$0.05(p)
Producer Price Index - final demandSep 2026: +1.3%(p)
Employment Cost Index (ECI)3rd Qtr of 2026: +0.8%
Productivity2nd Qtr of 2026: +1.4%
US import price indexSep 2026: +1.1%

Numbers are quoted from the official original.

Original

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