Michigan Unemployment Rises Slightly

Michigan’s unemployment rate ticked up to 5.1% last month, reflecting 20,000 fewer jobs and 1,000 more job seekers — but it’s still down 2.7% from this time last year. Nationally, unemployment held steady at 4.3%, up slightly since May 2023. While payroll jobs rose for the third straight month, they remain below pre-pandemic levels. Officials are monitoring the trend amid broader economic shifts, with more data expected to reveal the full picture. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd2d282f8d57c525