Economy

National and state economic indicators, output, and performance.

Job Openings and Quits by State: 2025 JOLTS Rankings and Trends

| Economy |

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) shows 7.4 million job openings nationally in June 2026, with 5.3 million hires and 3.2 million quits. State-level data through December 2025 and the new annual 2025 estimates reveal significant variation in labor demand and worker mobility across states. California leads the state table by job openings, while private education and health services leads the national industry table.

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U.S. GDP by Quarter: Latest Quarterly Growth Rates and Annualized Data (Q2 2026)

| Economy |

U.S. real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.5 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. That follows a 2.1 percent gain in Q1 2026 and marks a deceleration from the 4.4 percent pace in Q3 2025. The latest estimate shows consumer spending, exports, and investment contributing to growth, while government spending declined and imports rose.

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U.S. State Exports by State: International Trade Rankings and Key Partners

| Trade & Investment |

U.S. state export data from the Census Bureau show Texas as the top exporting state and the Northern Mariana Islands as the lowest. The figures are based on the origin of movement of goods and include four-digit NAICS commodity codes, country of destination, and shipping details. Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, and the United Kingdom are among the most frequent top partners for individual states.

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What Is the Labor Force Participation Rate? Latest U.S. Data and State Comparisons

| Economy |

The U.S. labor force participation rate was 61.4% in July 2026, down 0.8 percentage points from July 2025. The rate measures the share of people ages 16 and older who are working or actively looking for work. Recent declines reflect a January 2026 population correction, an aging population, and a June drop among prime-age workers. State-level data are available from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

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Long-Term Unemployment by State: Share of Jobless Out of Work 27 Weeks or More

| Economy |

Long-term unemployment—joblessness lasting 27 weeks or more—is a critical measure of labor market distress. While the official unemployment rate captures total joblessness, the share of unemployed out of work 27 weeks or more reveals how persistent joblessness is. This article explains how the Bureau of Labor Statistics measures long-term unemployment at the state level, the closest available proxy (U-1, 15 weeks or longer), and why the 27-week threshold matters.

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July 2026 JOLTS Report: Job Openings Hold at 7.3 Million as Labor Market Stays in Low-Turnover Stalemate

| Employment & Jobs |

The July 2026 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey shows job openings little changed at 7.3 million, with hires and total separations at 5.1 million. Quits remained at 3.1 million and layoffs at 1.7 million, signaling a labor market marked by low turnover and persistent caution. The hires rate fell back to 3.2 percent, underscoring a ‘new normal’ of stagnation.

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