by Michael Pakko | Dec 4, 2020
The latest data on local area employment and unemployment show that most regions of the state continue to recover from the economic downturn we experienced in March and April. October unemployment rates were down in all of Arkansas’ metro areas (except Memphis)...
by Michael Pakko | Nov 20, 2020
The latest unemployment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Arkansas Department of Workforce Services showed a full percentage point decline in Arkansas’ unemployment rate, down from 7.2% (revised) in September to 6.2% in October. The decline in...
by Michael Pakko | Nov 5, 2020
Little Rock Regional Economic Briefing – 2020 Thanks to all the participants and presenters at this years Regional Economic Briefing on November 12. Use the links below to download copies of the presentation slides. Kevin Kliesen, Outlook for the U.S. Economy Carlos...
by Michael Pakko | Oct 20, 2020
After recovering through the months of May, June and July, continued improvement Arkansas labor markets has slowed. The unemployment rate ticked slightly lower in September, declining 0.1 percentage point to 7.3%. However, there has been no statistically significant...
by Michael Pakko | Oct 2, 2020
The establishment survey for August showed payroll employment higher in all eight metro areas covering parts of Arkansas. The household survey, on the other hand, showed higher unemployment for six of the eight. First, the payroll data: Statewide nonfarm payroll...
