U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Coverage of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Nexus archive.
- Denver-area inflation increases to 5%. Blame energy costs.
Denver-area inflation rose to 5% in May due to a 15% increase in energy costs since March, with gasoline prices up 24.3% regionally and 40.5% nationally. The U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran after a drone collision near the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil transport and contributing to higher gas prices in Colorado.
- LA Hotels hit by largest job losses in a decade as 'Olympic Wage' mandates bite, data shows
Los Angeles hotels are experiencing the largest job losses in a decade, with a 1.7% workforce decline in December 2025 compared to the prior year, attributed to aggressive minimum wage mandates. The city's hotel-specific wage requirement of $22.50 an hour, part of the 'Olympic Wage' ordinance, coincides with economic stagnation and industry struggles.
- TN unemployment low, but sheds jobs for the 5th month in a row
Tennessee's unemployment rate remains at 3.6%, but employment numbers have declined for the fifth consecutive month, with 40,000 people leaving the labor force. Experts attribute the job market slowdown to an immigration crackdown and AI-driven hiring pauses, while the education and health services sector remains strong. The state approved $30 million for Starbucks' Nashville headquarters, but manufacturing and farm jobs have declined.
- Study: Nearly a quarter of the U.S. workforce is over the age of 55, and that number is rising
A new study by MyPerfectResume reveals that nearly 25% of the U.S. workforce is over the age of 55, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to analyze trends between 2014 and 2025. The report highlights a rising proportion of older workers in the American labor force.
- Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again
U.S. wage growth is lagging behind inflation, eroding consumers' purchasing power for the first time since 2023. This indicates a decline in the standard of living for American workers. The trend suggests that the increase in wages is not keeping pace with the rising costs of goods and services.
- Inflation jumps to 3-year high, CPI shows, and that’s not the end of it
The U.S. inflation rate jumped to a nearly three-year high of 3.8% in April due to higher gas prices, and consumers can expect continued pain. The increase is attributed to rising gas costs. This surge may persist.
- Study finds California has 22 highest-paying cities for nurses in America
A study by the University of West Alabama found that 22 of America's 25 highest-paying cities for nurses are in California. The research used data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Projections Central to analyze nursing salaries and employment trends.