Bureau of Labor Statistics
Economy Watch: Economy Creates 156K Jobs in August
Job growth was not as impressive in August as in previous months, but some sectors affecting the real estate industry saw job gains, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics latest jobs report.
Economy Watch: Most Metros Enjoy Low Unemployment
Of the 388 U.S. metro areas, 340 had unemployment rates that were lower in July than a year earlier, according to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
Economy Watch Weekly: Economic Growth in Sight
The consumer price index rose 0.1 percent in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economy Editor Dees Stribling breaks down economic growth.
Economy Watch Weekly: July Marks Good Month for Job Growth
The U.S. economy has experienced three solid months of job gains, with 209,000 positions being added in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economy Editor Dees Stribling breaks down the jobs numbers.
Economy Watch: Economy Adds 209K Jobs in July
July was a fairly good month for job growth, with employment increasing in food services and drinking places, professional and business services, and health care, all of which spur commercial space absorption, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Economy Watch: State Unemployment Rates Mostly Flat in June
Thirty-eight states and D.C. had stable unemployment rates for the month, while 10 states saw decreases and two states saw increases, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
Economy Watch Weekly: Winning and Losing Retailers in June
Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the retail categories that saw a decline in sales for the month, mostly consisting of those that face competition from the Internet.
Economy Watch: CPI Stable in June
The cost of energy declined again in June, falling 1.6 percent, which offset an increase for all items besides food and energy, according to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
Economy Watch Weekly: Life Sciences Driving Real Estate Demand
Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the top markets in which the life sciences are driving real estate demand, as well as the job numbers for June.
Economy Watch: Economy Creates 220K Jobs in June
Job growth in June exceeded the average of 194,000 jobs created over the past three months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics latest jobs report. The April and May job numbers were also revised up.