Economy

Wisconsin unemployment tops 100,000 for first time in two years

The number of people considered unemployed in Wisconsin reached 100,700 in September, an increase of 3,900 from August and the first time the seasonally adjusted number reached six figures since September 2017.

Area business leaders less optimistic about fourth quarter

Area business leaders are less optimistic about their company's performance in the fourth quarter than they were heading into the third quarter, but most still expect year-over-year increases in sales and profits during the last three months of the year.

Most Milwaukee area economic indicators declined in August

Economic growth in the metro Milwaukee area slowed in August as only 9 of the 23 indicators tracked by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce posted year-over-year gains during the month.
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Wisconsin lost 1,400 private sector jobs in August as job growth continues to slow

Wisconsin lost 1,400 private sector jobs in August and the state’s year-over-year job growth declined to 0.32%, the worst performance since July 2010, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Milwaukee-area economy improved in July

The metro Milwaukee area's economy showed signs of improvement in July, with more economic indicators posting year-over-year gains, according to data tracked by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.

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