Stanley Steemer

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Increased in April

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Monday, May 8, 2023

NEW YORK, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) increased in April to 116.18, up from a downwardly revised 115.51 in March 2023. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the index increases, employment is likely to grow as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the index indicate that a change in the trend of job gains or losses is about to occur in the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) increased in April to 116.18, up from a downwardly revised 115.51 in March 2023.
  • The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment.
  • The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area.
  • The eight leading indicators of employment aggregated into the Employment Trends Index include:
    Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance (U.S. Department of Labor)
    Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)**
    The Conference Board publishes the Employment Trends Index monthly, at 10 a.m.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Increased Slightly in February

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Monday, March 13, 2023

NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) rose in February to 118.29 from a downwardly revised 118.14 in January 2023. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the index increases, employment is likely to grow as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the index indicate that a turning point in the number of jobs is about to occur in the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) rose in February to 118.29 from a downwardly revised 118.14 in January 2023.
  • The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment.
  • "The Employment Trends Index increased in February, but it has mainly been moving sideways over the past year," said Frank Steemers, Senior Economist at The Conference Board.
  • The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Declined in December

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Monday, January 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) fell in December to 116.31 from a downwardly revised 117.14 in November 2022. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the index increases, employment is likely to grow as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the index indicate that a turning point in the number of jobs is about to occur in the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) fell in December to 116.31 from a downwardly revised 117.14 in November 2022.
  • The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment.
  • The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area.
  • The eight leading indicators of employment aggregated into the Employment Trends Index include:
    Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance (U.S. Department of Labor)
    Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)**
    The Conference Board publishes the Employment Trends Index monthly, at 10 a.m.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Declined in November

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Monday, December 5, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) declined in November to 117.65, from a downwardly revised 118.74 in October 2022. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the index increases, employment is likely to grow as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the index indicate that a turning point in the number of jobs is about to occur in the coming months.

Key Points: 
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    NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) declined in November to 117.65, from a downwardly revised 118.74 in October 2022.
  • The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment.
  • The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area.
  • The eight leading indicators of employment aggregated into the Employment Trends Index include:
    Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance (U.S. Department of Labor)
    Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)**
    The Conference Board publishes the Employment Trends Index monthly, at 10 a.m.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Increased in September

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Monday, October 10, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) increased in September to 120.17, up from a downwardly revised 118.48 in August 2022. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the index increases, employment is likely to increase as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the index indicate that a turning point in the number of jobs is about to occur in the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) increased in September to 120.17, up from a downwardly revised 118.48 in August 2022.
  • The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment.
  • The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area.
  • The eight leading indicators of employment aggregated into the Employment Trends Index include:
    Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance (U.S. Department of Labor)
    Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)**
    The Conference Board publishes the Employment Trends Index monthly, at 10 a.m.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Increased in August

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) increased in August to 119.06, up from an upwardly revised 118.20 in July 2022. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the index increases, employment is likely to increase as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the index indicate that a turning point in the number of jobs is about to occur in the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) increased in August to 119.06, up from an upwardly revised 118.20 in July 2022.
  • The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment.
  • "August's increase in the Employment Trends Index indicates the labor market is currently still adding jobs at a robust pace," said Frank Steemers, Senior Economist at The Conference Board.
  • The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Decreased in July

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Monday, August 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) decreased in July 2022 to 117.63—down from a downwardly revised 118.71 in June. The ETI is a leading composite index for employment. When the index decreases, employment is likely to decrease as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the index indicate that a turning point in the number of jobs is about to occur in the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) decreased in July 2022 to 117.63down from a downwardly revised 118.71 in June.
  • "The Employment Trends Index declined in July and has now been on a downward trend since March 2022," said Frank Steemers, Senior Economist at The Conference Board.
  • The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area.
  • The eight leading indicators of employment aggregated into the Employment Trends Index include:
    Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance (U.S. Department of Labor)
    Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)**
    The Conference Board publishes the Employment Trends Index monthly, at 10 a.m.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Increased in June

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Monday, July 11, 2022

NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) increased in June to 119.38, up from a downwardly revised 118.88 in May 2022. The ETI is a leading composite index for employment. When the index increases, employment is likely to increase as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the index indicate that a turning point in the number of jobs is about to occur in the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) increased in June to 119.38, up from a downwardly revised 118.88 in May 2022.
  • "While the Employment Trends Index rebounded in June, it remains below the index readings from March and April 2022," said Frank Steemers, Senior Economist at The Conference Board.
  • "Moreover, a range of other economic indicators beyond the Employment Trends Index point to an economy that is slowing.
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The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Increased in February

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Monday, March 7, 2022

"The Employment Trends Index increased again in February, suggesting that robust job growth lies ahead," said Frank Steemers, Senior Economist at The Conference Board.

Key Points: 
  • "The Employment Trends Index increased again in February, suggesting that robust job growth lies ahead," said Frank Steemers, Senior Economist at The Conference Board.
  • The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment.
  • The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area.
  • The eight leading indicators of employment aggregated into the Employment Trends Index include:
    Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance (U.S. Department of Labor)
    Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)**
    The Conference Board publishes the Employment Trends Index monthly, at 10 a.m.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Slightly Declined in January

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Monday, February 7, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) fell in January and now stands at 117.62, down slightly from 117.94 in December 2021 (an upward revision).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) fell in January and now stands at 117.62, down slightly from 117.94 in December 2021 (an upward revision).
  • "The Employment Trends Index was basically flat in January," said Frank Steemers, Senior Economist at The Conference Board.
  • The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment.
  • The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area.