|
Data Bytes Archive
CEPR produces same-day analyses of government data on employment, inflation, GDP and other topics. Data Bytes are released by 11 a.m. and titled, as appropriate, Jobs Byte, Prices Byte, etc.
Jobs | Prices | GDP | Housing | Profits | Trade | Union | CBO
Social Security | Poverty | Displaced Workers | Productivity
Housing Market Monitor
September 5, 2008: Unemployment Jumps to 6.1 Percent, Women Hit Hardest
August 1, 2008: Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.7 Percent, Economy Loses 51,000 Jobs
July 3, 2008: Employment Rate Drops as Economy Sheds 62,000
May 2, 2008: Unemployment Stable, but Construction and Manufacturing Continue to Shed Jobs
April 4, 2008: Economy Loses 80,000 Jobs, Unemployment Jumps to 5.1 Percent
March 7, 2008: Private Sector Sheds Jobs for Third Consecutive Month
February 1, 2008: Economy Sheds Jobs, Unemployment Stable
January 4, 2008: Job Growth Sags and Unemployment Jumps in December
December 7, 2007: Job Growth Slows In November
November 2, 2007: Employment Rate Falls, Despite Strong Job Growth
October 5, 2007: Health Care and Restaurants Support Modest Job Growth
September 7, 2007: Economy Loses Jobs for the First Time in Four Years
August 3, 2007: Job Growth Slows Further in July
June 1, 2007: Economy Adds 157,000 Jobs in May
May 4, 2007: Job Growth Slows in April
Apr. 6, 2007: Unemployment Edges Down With Strong Job Growth
Mar. 9, 2007: Economy Adds 97,000 New Jobs, but Hours Fall
Feb. 2, 2007: Job Growth Weak in January, Despite Good Weather
Jan. 5, 2007: Wages Continue to Trend Upwards
Dec. 8, 2006: Employment Growth Steady, but Construction Jobs Plummet
Nov. 3, 2006: Government Hiring Helps Tighten Labor Market
Oct. 6, 2006: September Employment Data Show Signs of Slowing Economy
Sept. 1, 2006: Employment Gains Slowing Down
Aug. 4, 2006: Slow Job Growth Leads to Rising Unemployment
July 7, 2006: Wage Growth Continues to Outpace Inflation
June 2, 2006: Job Growth Weakens in May
May 5, 2006: Wages Growing Faster Than Inflation
April 7, 2006: Strong Employment Growth Indicates Weak Productivity Growth
March 10, 2006: Wages Continue Upward Trend
Feb. 3, 2006: Workers See Employment and Wage Gains in Early 2006
Jan. 6, 2006: Wage Growth Strong, as Unemployment Edges Lower in December
Dec. 2, 2005: Labor Market Shows Strength in November
Nov. 4, 2005: Job Growth Slows in October
Oct. 7, 2005: Economy Maintains Strength, Despite Katrina
Sept. 2, 2005: Economy Continues to Add Jobs
Aug. 5, 2005: Wage Growth Up in July, as Labor Market Strengthens
July 8, 2005: Employment Growth Continues at Moderate Pace
June 3, 2005: Job Growth Weak in May, but Household Survey Shows Strength
May 5, 2005: Job Growth Picks Up
April 1, 2005: Labor Market Shows Limited Gains
March 4, 2005: Job Growth Up, but Wages Flat in February
Feb. 4, 2005: At 146,000 New Jobs, Growth Remains Weak Compared to Previous Recoveries
Jan. 5, 2005: Job Growth Slow Again in December
September 16, 2008: Lower Energy Prices Lead to Fall in CPI in August
August 14, 2008: Higher Apparel Prices Push Core Inflation Higher in July
July 16, 2008: Inflationary Pressures Continue to Grow in June
June 13, 2008: Surge In Gas Prices Leads to 0.6 Percent Jump in May CPI
May 14, 2008: CPI Inflation Remains Tame in April
April 16, 2008: Plunge in Apparel Prices Slows Inflation in March
March 14, 2008: Lower Health and Housing Inflation Leave Overall and Core CPI Flat in February
February 20, 2008: CPI Rises 0.4 Percent in January, Core Edges Higher
January 16, 2008: Core Inflation Continues to Edge Higher in December
December 14, 2007: Inflation Jumps By 0.8 Percent in November
November 15, 2007: Inflation Remains Steady in October
October 17, 2007: Core Inflation Creeps Higher in September
September 19, 2007: Core Inflation Edges Higher in August
August 15, 2007: Falling Energy Prices Slow Inflation in July
July 18, 2007: Housing Continues to Hold Down Core Inflation in June
May 15, 2007: Food and Energy Prices Cause High Inflation in April
April 17, 2007: Jump in Energy Prices Leads to 0.6 Percent March Rise in CPI
Mar. 16, 2007: Food and Energy Push February Inflation Higher
Feb. 21, 2007: Jump in Medical Costs Pushes Core Inflation Higher
Jan. 18, 2007: Higher Energy Prices Cause December Spike in CPI
Dec. 15, 2006: Falling Car and Airfare Prices Leave Core Inflation Unchanged
Nov. 16, 2006: Falling Energy Prices Lead Price Decline in October
Oct. 17, 2006: Inflation Moderates at All Levels in September
Sept. 15, 2006: Slowing Rental Inflation Dampens August CPI
Aug. 16, 2006: Falling Apparel Prices Lower Core Inflation in July
July 19, 2006: Rising Rents Propel Inflation Higher in June
June 14, 2006: Rising Housing Costs Push Inflation Higher In May
May 17, 2006: Inflation Continued to Edge Higher in April
April 19, 2006: Higher Rents Drive Core Inflation in March
March 16, 2006: Inflation Slows in February
Feb. 22, 2006: Higher Energy Prices Drive Inflation in January
Jan. 18, 2006: Falling Energy Prices Lower the CPI Again in December
Dec. 15, 2005: Plunging Energy Prices Lead to Sharp Fall in CPI
Nov. 16, 2005: Core Inflation Higher in October
Oct. 14, 2005: Energy Costs Push Inflation to 25 Year High
Sept. 15, 2005: Pre-Katrina Energy Surge Drives August Inflation
Aug. 16, 2005: Soaring Energy Prices Propel Inflation in July
July 14, 2005: Energy Prices Hold Inflation Flat in June
June 15, 2005: Inflationary Pressures Ease in May
May 18, 2005: Higher Oil Prices Cut into Workers' Income
March 23, 2005: Inflation Jumps in February
Feb. 23, 2005: Consumer Inflation Remains Contained in January
Jan. 19, 2005: Falling Energy Price Lowers CPI in December
July 31, 2008: Soaring Net Exports Lead to 1.9 Percent Growth in Second Quarter
April 30, 2008: Inventories and War Spending Keep Economy Growing in First Quarter
January 30, 2008: Flat Screen TVs Keep GDP Growing in Fourth Quarter
October 31, 2007: Exports and Structures Drive Third Quarter GDP Growth
July 27, 2007: Productivity Slowdown Finishes Third Year
April 27, 2007: Declines in Housing and Exports Depress Growth
Jan. 31, 2007: Consumption and Trade Spur 4th Quarter Growth
July 28, 2006: Weakening Housing Market Slows Economy
March 28, 2006: GDP Report Shows Strong Growth, Higher Inflation
Jan. 27, 2006: Weak Consumption Depresses GDP Growth
Oct. 28, 2005: Savings Rate Goes Negative as Consumption Drives Growth
July 29, 2005: Housing and Exports Drive 2nd Quarter GDP Growth
Jan. 28, 2005: GDP Growth Slows in Fourth Quarter
February 12, 2008: Foreclosure Freeze Is a Positive But Limited Step
November 29, 2007: New Home Sales Down 23.5 Percent, Prices 13 Percent from Year Ago Levels
June 7, 2007: Ratio of Mortgage Debt to Housing Value Hits New Record
March 8, 2007: Weakening Housing Market Leads to Rising Debt Burdens
Sept. 19, 2006: Dwindling Home Equity Threatens Growth
March 27, 2008: Falling Financial Sector Profits Lead to Declining Profit Share in 2007
March 25, 2004: Profits Shares Hit Record High In 2003
March 27, 2003: Profits Still Weak in 2002
March 28, 2002: Profits Tumble in 2001, Non-Financial Sector Hard Hit
March 29, 2001: Profit Share Rises in 2000, Despite Fourth Quarter Profit Plunge
Feb. 10, 2006: Trade Deficit Hits 4th Consecutive Record
Feb. 10, 2005: Trade Deficit Hits 3rd Consecutive Record
Feb. 13, 2004: Year End Import Surge Caps Year of Record Trade Deficit
Feb. 20, 2003: Falling Exports Lead to Record Deficits for Month and Year
Feb. 21, 2001: 2000 Trade Deficit Sets New Record
Feb. 18, 2000: Trade Deficit Approaches Record Levels
Jan. 25, 2007: Union Rates Fall, Severe Drop in Manufacturing
Jan. 20, 2006: Unions Hold Their Own in 2005
Feb. 13, 2001: Union Numbers Steady, as Share Declines
Jan. 29, 2003: Lower Capital Gains Taxes Raise Deficit Projections
Jan. 31, 2001: CBO Increases Growth Projections Again: Brighter Picture for Social Security, Weak Profits for Wall Street
April 23, 2007: Trustees Assumptions Still More Pessimistic Than CBO
May 1, 2006: Trustees Continue to Assume Slowing Immigration, Weak Productivity
March 23, 2005: Weak Economy Moves Social Security Depletion Date Closer
June 14, 2004: CBO Finds Social Security Solvent for Fifty Years
Aug. 30, 2006: New Income Data Show Rising Inequality
Aug. 2, 2004: Job Displacement Rate Hits New Record
Aug. 7, 2001: Productivity Revisions Tarnish New Economy
September 17, 2008: Fed Keeps Mortgage Market Smooth Through Banking Turmoil
September 10, 2008: Fall in Pending Home Sales Quells Hopes of Rebound
September 3, 2008: Construction Slump Spreads to Non-Residential Sector
August 27, 2008: House Price Decline Begins to Slow, Especially for High End
August 20, 2008: Housing Starts Continue to Trend Down
August 13, 2008: Rise in Pending Home Sales Is Not Evidence of a Market Bottom
August 6, 2008: Weaker Economy Offers Little Hope for Housing Market
July 30, 2008: Rate of Price Decline Slows
July 23, 2008: More Rough Waters for Housing Market
July 16, 2008: Fannie and Freddie Finally Fall
July 2, 2008: Existing Home Sales Show Rise in West
June 25, 2008: Case-Shiller Index Shows House Price Plunge Continues
June 18, 2008: Upturn in Housing Starts Stops
June 11, 2008: Pending Home Sales Jump in April
May 28, 2008: House Price Decline Accelerates
May 21, 2008: Inflation Could Pose a Problem for Housing Recovery
May 14, 2008: No Evidence of Housing Turnaround on Horizon
May 7, 2008: Inflation and the Falling Dollar are Pushing Mortgage Interest Rates Higher
April 30, 2008: Vacancy Rate Hits New Record, Price Plunge Continues
April 23, 2008: Home Sales and Prices Continue Downward Path
April 16, 2008: Foreclosures Hit New Record
April 9, 2008: Pending Home Sales Resume Downward Path
April 2, 2008: Non-Residential Construction Continues to Decline
March 26, 2008: House Price Plunge Accelerates
March 19, 2008: Single Family Housing Starts Fall to 25-Year Low
March 12, 2008: Ratio of Home Equity to Value Plunges to Record Low
March 5, 2008: Weakness Spreads to the Non-residential Sector
February 27, 2008: Price Declines Continue at Rapid Pace
February 20, 2008: Housing Starts Fall to Quarter Century Low in West
February 13, 2008: Falling House Prices Force Tighter Lending Standards
February 6, 2008: New Mortgage Applications Plummet
January 30, 2008: Price Tumble Accelerates, Homeownership Plunges
January 23, 2008: Housing Starts: Is a Bottom in Sight?
January 16, 2008: Citigroup Suffers More Damage in Housing Crash
January 9, 2008: Credit Card Debt Soars as House Prices Plunge
|