Unemployment

The unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in December...Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and the nation.

The unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in December...Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and the nation.

The Lehigh Valley’s unemployment rate hit its lowest level since 2001 in November, according to new data. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

Dr. Kamran Afshar reviews the major economic trends of 2022 for the Lehigh Valley and the nation, including GDP, the unemployment rate, inflation, and more.

Dr. Kamran Afshar reviews the major economic trends of 2022 for the Lehigh Valley and the nation, including GDP, the unemployment rate, inflation, and more.

How does the Federal Reserve influence the economy? Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and the nation.

How does the Federal Reserve influence the economy? Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and the nation.

The total number of jobs in the Valley rose above its pre-pandemic high in May...Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and the nation.

The total number of jobs in the Valley rose above its pre-pandemic high in May...Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and the nation.

The GDP dropped by 1.5% during the first quarter of 2022...Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and the nation.