by Michael Pakko | Jan 8, 2021
The latest employment report for metropolitan areas showed that nonfarm payroll employment expanded in most of Arkansas’ metropolitan area. The exceptions were Memphis and Little Rock, which were both essentially unchanged. Employment in Hot Springs, Jonesboro...
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 | 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...
by Michael Pakko | Sep 2, 2020
The July report on metro area employment and unemployment that came out this morning showed continued improvement in Arkansas labor markets following the pandemic-related downturn in March and April. Payroll employment increased from June to July in six of...
by Michael Pakko | Jul 29, 2020
The June employment report for metropolitan areas showed a continuing rebound from the job losses of March and April. The table below showed revisions to the nonfarm payroll employment data for May, along with the new numbers for June. The May revisions showed...
by Michael Pakko | Jul 1, 2020
The May employment report for metropolitan areas showed slight employment gains in all of Arkansas’ metro areas, offsetting a portion of the sharp declines in April. The table below showed revisions to the nonfarm payroll employment data for April along with...
