Economy News Strong Economic Growth But High Unemployment A Look At Nevada’s Economy

Why is Nevada's unemployment rate consistently higher than in other states? Experts explain.

Since the start of 2022, the Silver State’s unemployment rate has never exceeded 5.8 percent or fallen below 5 percent, marks that are well behind most other states. But is there significant cause of ... Read More

Understanding a Sluggish Economy: Key Traits and Impacts

Discover what defines a sluggish economy, its characteristics, and its impact on businesses and employment. Learn how it contrasts with economic growth and central bank responses. Read More

The Economy Avoided a Recession in 2025, but Many Americans Are Reeling

A feared recession didn’t materialize, but unemployment rose, wage growth slowed and affordability challenges are mounting. Read More

US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate rose

• The latest snapshot of the US labor market showed an unexpected rebound of 119,000 jobs in September but a loss for August and a lower total for July. The report was originally scheduled for October ... Read More

Charting the Global Economy: US Jobs Growth Tops Forecasts

US employment growth exceeded forecasts while the jobless rate ticked higher in September, illustrating a tenuous labor market that is unnerving American consumers. Despite the healthy advance in ... Read More

U.S. Unemployment Rate Rises, a Warning Sign for the Economy

Employers added 64,000 jobs in November, according to data delayed by the government shutdown. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6 percent, the highest level in four years. Read More

Jobs Update: The Gig Economy May Mask A Growing Unemployment Problem

The September jobs report showed stronger-than-expected growth with 119,000 jobs added, but unemployment ticked up to 4.4%. Goldman Sachs finds 20% of laid-off workers turn to gig work, earning only ... Read More