Inflation Archives

National Unemployment Rate Drops As Jobs Increase

The national unemployment rate dropped from 3.6 percent in February to 3.5 percent in March.

National Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 1969

The national unemployment rate dropped from 3.5 percent in December to 3.4 percent in January, the lowest recorded unemployment rate since 1969.

Augusta-Richmond County Area Unemployment Drops in December

Locally, according to a newly released Bureau of Labor Statistics report released on February 1, the Augusta-Richmond County metropolitan area unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) stayed steady at 3.2 percent in December.

Inflation Hasn’t Increased US Food Insecurity Overall, According to Our New Tracker

Grocery prices soared by 11.8% in 2022 – the swiftest pace since the early 1980s. Rapid inflation is, naturally, leading to concerns that it’s getting harder for Americans to put food on the table.

US Sees Economic Growth in Fourth Quarter

A Department of Commerce statement, released on Thursday, January 26, reported fourth quarter and year-end preliminary findings on the US economy.

Postal Service On-Time Performance Similar in Rural, Urban Areas, Report Finds

Challenges with the cash-strapped United States Postal Service sent many Americans to their wit’s end during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in communities reliant on the mail for essential goods.

As State Jobs Increase, Unemployment Stays the Same

In December, the Georgia unemployment rate was 3.0 percent which is the same as the unemployment rate in November.

New Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan Aimed at Low-Income Borrowers

The U.S. Department of Education unveiled a proposal Tuesday that would overhaul a federal student loan income-driven repayment plan, and, if implemented, could help millions of low-income borrowers.