Missouri's unemployment rate steadily increases

The unemployment rate in Missouri has been increasing since the spike during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say there could be a number of causes including increased use of AI in the workplace and tariffs implemented by the Trump administration.

The line chart shows a the unemployment rate of Missouri. 2022 and has a steady rise until 2024, where the unemployment rate is 3.6%.

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The spike in unemployment in 2020 is due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chart: Missourian Graphics DeskSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED