unemployment rate

Mo. jobless rate falls to 6.5 percent in January

Associated Press — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:38:35 +0000

A new report says Missouri's unemployment rate edged lower in January while the state recorded a net loss of 4,700 jobs.

Tuesday's report from the Department of Economic Development says the state's jobless rate stood at 6.5 percent in January, down one-tenth of a point from December.

The trade, transportation and utilities sector reported the largest decline in jobs with a drop of 2,700 positions. The manufacturing sector lost 1,400 jobs, and the information sector lost 1,200 jobs.

Missouri unemployment rate hits 49-month low, but there's a catch

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:19:44 +0000

Missouri’s unemployment rate is now at its lowest point in four years.

November’s jobless rate is at 6.7 percent, down from 6.9 percent in October. At the same time, though, the state lost 6,800 non-farm jobs last month. John Fougere is with the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

“There’ll be blips from time to time, but we never focus on any one month of data when it comes to the number of jobs gained or lost, but instead the overall trend," Fougere said. "Right now the overall trend of Missouri’s economy appears to be positive.”

Newscast for November 13, 2012

Wendy Mader — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:10:41 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA newsroom, including:

Nonprofit group for family abuse children expanding services to Callaway County
St. Louis man convicted of 1983 rape and murder expecting prison release
Law upheld for St. Louis firefighters to live outside city limits
Missouri unemployment rate remains below national average
UM Press receives anonymous $10K donation
Missourians for Equality pushing for discrimination petition

Missouri unemployment rate remains below national average

Kristofor Husted — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:17:48 +0000

Missouri’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.9 percent in October, according to new data from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. That’s one full point below the national average of 7.9 percent.

Missouri adds 2,500 jobs in September

Associated Press — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:50:46 +0000

Missouri payrolls increased by 2,500 in September as the state's unemployment rate declined to 6.9 percent, the lowest mark since late 2008.

Job type plays role in unemployment across gender, race

Jon Ingram — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:51:30 +0000

The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 8.1 percent in July, but several groups are still feeling the heat more than others.

Mo. unemployment rises slightly to 7.2 percent

Associated Press — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:23:34 +0000

A new report says Missouri's unemployment rate edged higher last month while the number of nonfarm jobs declined.

The Department of Economic Development says the jobless rate rose one-tenth of a point in July to 7.2 percent. That compares with a national rate of 8.3 percent.

The Missouri agency also reported Tuesday that nonfarm payroll employment decreased in July by 7,700 jobs.

Officials said record heat and severe drought affected outdoor jobs in such areas as construction, landscaping, lawn care and recreation.

Mo. unemployment rate falls as payrolls decline

Associated Press — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:01:48 +0000

Missouri officials say state payrolls declined by 4,000 jobs in June while unemployment simultaneously decreased to 7.1 percent.

Department of Economic Development officials say much of the decline in Missouri non-farm payrolls came in the local government sector, which shed 3,100 jobs in June.

The state unemployment rate has declined or held steady each month since June 2011. The jobless rate last month is the lowest in Missouri since December 2008.