Macro Confirmed First seen 2026-10-05 15:37 UTC

BLS: DC had highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent, in August 2026

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent, in August 2026.

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What the sources claim

The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent, in August 2026, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent, in August 2026”
US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Sources

US Bureau of Labor Statistics primary 2026-10-05 15:37 UTC
The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent, in August 2026 https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2026/the-district-of-columbia-had-the-highest-unemployment-rate-5-7-percent-in-august-2026.htm #BLSdata → bls.gov

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