important data 5:50 pm SourceBureau of Labor Statistics (latest release)MeasuresChange in the price businesses pay for labor, excluding the farming industry;Usual Effect'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency;FrequencyReleased monthly, usually on the first Friday after the month ends;Next ReleaseNov 6, 2026FF NotesThis is the earliest data related to labor inflation. Source changed series calculation formula as of Feb 2010;Why Traders CareIt's a leading indicator of consumer inflation - when businesses pay more for labor the higher costs are usually passed on to the consumer;
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