Equitable Growth’s Jobs Day Graphs: January 2018 Report Edition

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Prime employment has leveled off at about 79%, a high for the recovery but lower than rates before the recession.

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After falling to an all-time low in December, African-American unemployment ticked up sharply in January.

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Nominal wage growth ticked up in January while inflation fell slightly in December.

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Employment was up sharply in the Education, Leisure and Hospitality, and Construction industries.

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After reaching highs for the recovery late last year, fewer workers are now entering employment from outside the labor force.