📊 Economic Indicators |
Bureau of Labor Statistics |
- In July 2025, the overall U.S. unemployment rate stayed steady at 4.2%, meaning about 4 out of every 100 people looking for work didn’t have a job, the same as a year ago. Only two states, Alabama and Colorado, saw their jobless rates drop slightly by 0.2 percentage points, while California’s rate rose a little by 0.1 point. Most states didn’t see big changes in unemployment from the previous month. When looking at jobs on company payrolls, four states added more jobs: New York gained 55,500 jobs (a 0.6% increase), Missouri added 17,100 (0.6%), Maryland 11,700 (0.4%), and South Carolina 9,000 (0.4%). Over the past year, 19 states grew their job numbers, with Texas adding the most at 232,500 new jobs. This steady job picture means many people are still working or finding work, which helps families pay bills and plan for the future. It also shows the economy is stable but not growing very fast right now. Read full document →
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Pew Research |
- This report looked at what people in 25 countries think are the biggest problems facing the world today. It found that 72% of adults see false information online as a major threat, making it the top worry in places like the U.S., Germany, and South Korea. About 70% worry a lot about the global economy, especially in Greece and Australia, and 69% see terrorism as a big threat, with people in India, Israel, Nigeria, and Turkey most concerned. Climate change worries 67% of people, but no country sees it as the biggest threat. Infectious diseases worry 60% of adults, especially in countries like Kenya and Mexico. Older people, those with less education, and right-leaning political groups tend to worry more about terrorism, while people on the left worry more about climate change. These findings matter because they show what problems people around the world feel are most urgent, which can help leaders decide where to focus their efforts. Read full document →
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