Economic Trends

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A person contemplates the Oregon landscape with contrasting economic trend graphics showing national stability and Oregon's rising unemployment.

Oregon's jobless rate climbs despite national stability

Oregon's unemployment rate has climbed from the middle of the pack to near the top, even as the national rate dropped to 4.

Simone Ito·August 22, 2026

A solo entrepreneur working on a computer powered by AI, demonstrating the reshaping of local economies and individual economic empowerment.

Market Trends

The AI Solo Revolution Is Reshaping Local Economies

Last year, a single graphic designer in rural Ohio, leveraging advanced AI tools, generated more revenue than the town's largest advertising agency.

Eleni Kassian·June 25, 2026

A family walking away from a nearly empty car dealership lot, symbolizing the impact of high vehicle costs on consumer purchasing decisions.

New Openings

High Costs Drive Consumers to Car Buying Hiatus

Around one million potential buyers have already exited the new car market, unable to afford the escalating costs of a new vehicle, according to USA Today .

Rizza Valencia·May 30, 2026