state economy
Statewide jobless rate in July was 3.7%
July’s unemployment rate in North Carolina was 3.7 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from June’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point to 4.3 percent. The state’s unemployment rate increased 0.3 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed decreased 5,266 over the month […]
NC is the state with the 8th most financial distress
July 17. According to a nationwide WalletHub survey, North Carolina is the eighth most financially distressed state, with more personal financial troubles than 42 other states. North Carolina’s Financial Distress (1=Most Distressed; 25=Average.): 15th – Average Credit Score (March 2024) 27th – Change in the Average Number of Accounts in Distress – Q1 2024 vs. […]
NC jobless rate stayed at 3.5% in December
Jan. 23. North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5 percent in December, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent. However, the state’s unemployment rate decreased 0.3 of a percentage point from a year ago. Year over year gains The number of people employed decreased 1,622 over the month […]
