(AP) – A new report shows Missouri's jobless rate is
ticking down.
Missouri Department of Economic Development data released Tuesday show
unemployment dropped to 4.2 percent in January from 4.4 percent in December.
That's also down compared to January 2016, when the jobless rate was 4.5
percent.
Data also show Missouri is gaining more jobs. The state seasonally adjusted
nonfarm employment reached more than 2.97 million in January, up more than 7,300
jobs from the previous month.
Employment was up more than 10,000 jobs in January compared with the same time
last year.
The increase in nonfarm employment came as the seasonally adjusted civilian
labor force grew by nearly 1,700 people from December to January. The labor
force counts people with jobs and those who are on unemployment but looking for
work.
ticking down.
Missouri Department of Economic Development data released Tuesday show
unemployment dropped to 4.2 percent in January from 4.4 percent in December.
That's also down compared to January 2016, when the jobless rate was 4.5
percent.
Data also show Missouri is gaining more jobs. The state seasonally adjusted
nonfarm employment reached more than 2.97 million in January, up more than 7,300
jobs from the previous month.
Employment was up more than 10,000 jobs in January compared with the same time
last year.
The increase in nonfarm employment came as the seasonally adjusted civilian
labor force grew by nearly 1,700 people from December to January. The labor
force counts people with jobs and those who are on unemployment but looking for
work.
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