On March 14, 2016, with the release of state and metro area employment data for January 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will realign its sample-based estimates to incorporate all counts of employment.  This process is known as benchmarking.  As is our routine, our forecasting cycle will start later than usual so as to incorporate the benchmark revisions.  The target dates to post the regional forecasts are as follows.  We appreciate your patience.

• State: March 26
• Metro area: April 1
• County: April 8

Advance calendars for Moody's Analytics forecasts appear in Mnemonic 411, in the forecast summary table, and in the production schedule of data and written products (see related article).