Arkansas’ May unemployment steady at 3.2% Arkansas officials reported Friday that May’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.2%, following a national trend of standing firm from April. At 3.6%, the overall U.S. jobless rate also… Arkansas’ May unemployment steady at 3.2%
Some stay-at-home parents now returning to work as prices rise Grocery bills are higher and the prices at the gas pump just keep increasing as inflation continues to push up costs. Since these prices are… Some stay-at-home parents now returning to work as prices rise
Deaths outpace births in Arkansas; COVID a factor from ’20 to ’21 Deaths outpaced births in Arkansas from 2020 to 2021, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, for a variety of reasons, including the covid-19… Deaths outpace births in Arkansas; COVID a factor from ’20 to ’21
State gas prices rank 3rd lowest Arkansans will be paying some of the lowest prices for a gallon of gasoline in the country ahead of Memorial Day weekend, though prices are still significantly higher than… State gas prices rank 3rd lowest
Arkansans paying additional $452 each month due to inflation, experts say Recently, Arkansas Sen. John Boozman’s office issued a news release that touched on the struggles for families throughout the state due to the 40-year… Arkansans paying additional $452 each month due to inflation, experts say
Inflated costs don’t necessarily mean less consumer spending Runaway inflation is driving up your bills on everything from groceries to car prices to rent. But economists are finding these higher cost aren’t decreasing spending. Chief… Inflated costs don’t necessarily mean less consumer spending
WATCH: Forecaster sees no relief from high gas prices Motorists can expect to continue paying high gasoline prices through the summer, the state’s leading economic prognosticator said Wednesday. Michael Pakko, the Arkansas Economic Development Institute’s… WATCH: Forecaster sees no relief from high gas prices
Panic buying at the grocery store could fuel inflation woes Price tags in the grocery store are going up, but the end goal for shoppers remains the same as they adapt their budgets. Compared to… Panic buying at the grocery store could fuel inflation woes
Is a recession in our near future? Forecasters are bringing this thought into question among rising interest rates and inflation, but Michael Pakko, an economist out of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock say… Is a recession in our near future?
Inflation is rising, but your salary probably won’t. Here’s why Food prices are up, rent prices are up, and gas prices are so high that Uber and Lyft drivers are considering quitting. Inflation is 7.5%,… Inflation is rising, but your salary probably won’t. Here’s why