Unemployment rate ticks up slightly despite 272,000 new jobs
While unemployment did tick up slightly in May, a 4 percent unemployment rate is still historically low.
U.S. economy
Inflation down, unemployment up in April: Bureau of Labor Statistics
According to preliminary estimates, prices rose 3.4 percent in the last year and unemployment is at 3.9 percent.
Gov. Ivey announces September unemployment rate holds strong at record low 2.6 percent
Over the year, wage and salary employment increased by 53,800, representing the largest year-to-date growth of 2.6 percent.
October 21, 2022