Bureau of Labor Statistics
The BLS produces the Consumer Price Index, employment situation reports, JOLTS, and wage data.
American Default tracks 20 indicators from Bureau of Labor Statistics, including CPI Inflation Rate (All Items), Energy CPI (All Items), and Food CPI. The BLS produces the Consumer Price Index, employment situation reports, JOLTS, and wage data. Data is updated automatically via API.
Indicators from Bureau of Labor Statistics
| Indicator | Reading | Trend | Frequency | ADI Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI Inflation Rate (All Items) | 3.46% Current | — | monthly | Context |
| Energy CPI (All Items) | 15.45% Current | — | monthly | Context |
| Food CPI | 2.99% Current | — | monthly | Context |
| The Tech Drought | 76K Current | falling | monthly | Context |
| JOLTS Quits Rate | 1.9% Current | falling | monthly | Context |
| The Split | 94.99 Current | falling | quarterly | Context |
| The Long Haul | 27.3% Current | rising | monthly | Context |
| Medical Care CPI | 2.03% Current | — | monthly | Context |
| Motor Vehicle Insurance CPI | 7.03% Current | — | monthly | Context |
| The Second Job | 5.3% Current | rising | monthly | Context |
| Part-Time for Economic Reasons | 4,681 Current | falling | monthly | Context |
| Prescription Drug CPI | -2.5% Current | — | monthly | Context |
| The Prime Years | 80.2% Current | ▬ stable | monthly | Context |
| The Median Check | $378 Current | ▬ stable | quarterly | Context |
| Shelter CPI | 3.26% Current | — | monthly | Context |
| Total Nonfarm Payrolls | 158,984 Current | ▬ stable | monthly | Context |
| U-6 Underemployment Rate | 7.9% Current | falling | monthly | Context |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% Current | falling | monthly | Labor |
| The Union Card | 9.9% Current | falling | annual | Context |
| Youth Unemployment Rate (16-24) | 9.2% Current | 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
- All Indicators — browse all tracked indicators
- Data Status — current update status for all data sources
- All Sources — view all data sources
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.
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, quarterly, annual.
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 Labor. 1 indicator from this source is in the ADI composite calculation.