Dropbox Question 4

Inflation (seasonally adjusted)

1. What is the most recent monthly figure (actual index number, not a %) released for the CPI?
2. What is the most recent annual rate (%) of inflation?

Employment (seasonally adjusted)

1. What is the most recent U.S. unemployment rate?
2. Over the past year, is the U.S. unemployment rate increasing, decreasing, or holding steady?
3. What is the most recent monthly figure (actual number of people, not %) released for:

1. labor force
2. employed
3. unemployed

Hint: Use the following website when looking for employment and inflation data.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

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