Bureau of Labor Statistics
The BLS produces the Consumer Price Index, employment situation reports, JOLTS, and wage data that drive the ADI's Cost Pressure and Labor Market components.
American Default tracks 14 indicators from Bureau of Labor Statistics, including CPI Inflation Rate (All Items), Energy CPI (All Items), and Food and Beverages CPI. The BLS produces the Consumer Price Index, employment situation reports, JOLTS, and wage data that drive the ADI's Cost Pressure and Labor Market components. Data is updated automatically via API.
Indicators from Bureau of Labor Statistics
| Indicator | Current Value | Trend | Frequency | ADI Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI Inflation Rate (All Items) | 2.66% | falling | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| Energy CPI (All Items) | 0.34% | falling | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| Food and Beverages CPI | 3.33% | rising | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| The Tech Drought | 101K | falling | monthly | Context |
| JOLTS Quits Rate | 2% | ▬ stable | monthly | Labor Market |
| Medical Care CPI | 3.71% | rising | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| Motor Vehicle Insurance CPI | 5.89% | rising | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| Part-Time for Economic Reasons | 4,396 | falling | monthly | Labor Market |
| Prescription Drug CPI | -0.68% | falling | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| Shelter CPI | 3.26% | falling | monthly | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
| Total Nonfarm Payrolls | 158,466 | ▬ stable | monthly | Labor Market |
| U-6 Underemployment Rate | 7.9% | falling | monthly | Labor Market |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ▬ stable | monthly | Labor Market |
| The Entry-Level Squeeze | 9.5% | falling | monthly | Context |
How We Get This Data
FRED Series IDs
BLS Series IDs
Attribution & Licensing
Data attributed to: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Official source: https://www.bls.gov/
Federal government data is in the public domain. American Default provides full attribution per each agency's terms of use. FRED-hosted data use is subject to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Terms of Use.
Related
- ADI Methodology — how these indicators feed into the composite score
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Frequently Asked Questions
What data does Bureau of Labor Statistics publish?
The BLS produces the Consumer Price Index, employment situation reports, JOLTS, and wage data that drive the ADI's Cost Pressure and Labor Market components.
How often does American Default update Bureau of Labor Statistics data?
Bureau of Labor Statistics data is updated automatically via API. Update frequency varies by indicator: monthly.
Is Bureau of Labor Statistics data free to use?
Yes. Bureau of Labor Statistics is a public institution and its data is freely available. American Default provides proper attribution per the source's terms of use.
What American Distress Index components use Bureau of Labor Statistics data?
Bureau of Labor Statistics data feeds into Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions, Labor Market. These indicators provide context but are not in the ADI composite calculation.