Arkansas jobless rate falls to 3.1% Unemployment continues to reach record lows in Arkansas, with state officials reporting Friday that joblessness dipped to 3.1% in February and remained significantly below the U.S. rate of 3.8%.… Arkansas jobless rate falls to 3.1%
National and state economies facing unique headwinds in 2022 COVID-19, inflation, supply chain issues, consumer confidence, and interest rate hikes will all play a role, he said. Inflation has been at its highest levels in… National and state economies facing unique headwinds in 2022
Arkansas Economists expect unemployment and spending to decrease in the future Arkansas over the next few years will likely see unemployment of between 3.3%-4%, consumer spending slow down and personal income level out at a… Arkansas Economists expect unemployment and spending to decrease in the future
Price rise expected into 2022 Leading national and state economists are predicting a continued economic rebound during the holidays with momentum continuing through 2022, according to reports delivered Wednesday. Rising prices, however, also will continue… Price rise expected into 2022
Majority of Arkansas’ September job gains in three metro areas Arkansas’ three largest metro regions – areas with most of the workforce in the state – accounted for 78.3% of the state’s 45,532 year-over-year job… Majority of Arkansas’ September job gains in three metro areas
Some Arkansas businesses feeling impact of highest inflation rate in 30 years From October 2020 to October 2021, the U.S saw a 6.2% increase in inflation which is the highest increase the country has seen… Some Arkansas businesses feeling impact of highest inflation rate in 30 years
Jobless Ratio Stands at 0.6 in Arkansas The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics last month issued its first-ever report on state-level estimates for the Job Openings & Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS. According to Michael… Jobless Ratio Stands at 0.6 in Arkansas
Here’s how far a $50,000 salary goes in Arkansas The average household income for Arkansans in 2019 was $47,600, while the cost of living is about 15% below the national average, according to the economist,… Here’s how far a $50,000 salary goes in Arkansas
State jobless rate decreases to 4% Arkansas appears to be returning to full-employment status with Friday’s report that the statewide unemployment rate dipped to 4%, the lowest since the pandemic began ripping apart the global… State jobless rate decreases to 4%
Arkansas businesses hiring more employees as holiday shopping picks up This time of year is always crazy as businesses scramble to find employees to fill seasonal positions. This year could be a little different for… Arkansas businesses hiring more employees as holiday shopping picks up