Surveys of Business Activity
Each month, we ask Fifth District business owners about recent changes in economic conditions and their expectations.
Regional Economic Snapshot
This update on the Fifth District economy includes timely analysis of labor market, housing, and other conditions at the state and metro area level.
Snapshot By State
District of Columbia
Employment in D.C. fell by 700 jobs (0.1 percent) in October. The unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage point to 4.8 percent.
Maryland
Employment in Maryland decreased by 10,500 jobs (0.4 percent) in October. The unemployment rate moved up half a percentage point to 4.5 percent.
North Carolina
North Carolina employment increased by 8,300 jobs (0.2 percent) in October. But the unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage point to 3.8 percent.
South Carolina
South Carolina gained 2,600 jobs (0.1 percent) in October. The unemployment rate edged up 0.1 percentage point to 3.3 percent.
Virginia
Employment in Virginia rose by 6,900 jobs (0.2 percent) in October. The unemployment rate inched up 0.1 percentage point to 2.7 percent.
West Virginia
West Virginia employment increased by 700 jobs (0.1 percent) in October. The unemployment rate remained at 4.0 percent.
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National Economic Indicators
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