by Michael Pakko | Nov 17, 2017
The latest report on state-level employment and unemployment contained mixed signals on the state of Arkansas labor markets. The household survey presented a relatively weak picture: For the third consecutive month, the number of unemployed Arkansans increased,...
by Michael Pakko | Nov 16, 2017
Little Rock Regional Economic Briefing DATE: December 1, 2017 LOCATION: Clinton Presidential Center Great Hall (map it) REGISTER HERE Join us as St. Louis Fed President James Bullard and Michael Pakko of the Arkansas Economic Development Institute give updates on...
by Michael Pakko | Nov 1, 2017
Unemployment rates in Arkansas metro areas continue to show year-over-year reductions, with the decline in rates ranging from 0.3% in Fayetteville to -2.2% in Memphis. Statewide, the unemployment rate was down 0.5% from a year earlier (not seasonally adjusted)....
by Michael Pakko | Oct 31, 2017
The latest statistics from the Arkansas Realtors® Association show a small increase in Arkansas home sales in September. Sales of new and existing homes were 3,103 for the month, up 0.1% compared to the previous year. For the first 9 months of the year, sales...
by Michael Pakko | Oct 20, 2017
The latest monthly report on employment and unemployment in Arkansas was a fairly strong report. Both the household and payroll surveys showed employment gains for the month. And while the number of unemployed was up for a third consecutive month, the unemployment...
