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Cooling Labor Markets in Nebraska Present Some Challenges for Younger Workers

Labor conditions in Nebraska have cooled over the last year, marked by slowing demand and a slight increase in unemployment. Hiring has slowed across industries and fewer workers are voluntarily leaving jobs, resulting in some challenges for younger workers.

Nebraska Economist Labor Market Nebraska
John McCoy
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September 29, 2025
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Uncertainty Clouding a Conclusive Assessment of Nebraska’s Economy

Some economic data suggest that labor markets in Nebraska have remained solid, though perhaps somewhat cooler than a year or two ago.

Nebraska Economist Labor Market Regional Economy Nebraska
John McCoy
Nate Kauffman Expandable Row
July 9, 2025
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Labor Market Risk Associated with Trade Uncertainty More Limited in Nebraska

Nebraska’s labor market has remained strong through the first quarter of 2025 and faces more limited risk from trade policy uncertainty than other states.

Nebraska Economist Labor Market Trade Nebraska
John McCoy
Nate Kauffman Expandable Row
April 18, 2025
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Post-Secondary Education Helping Fill Job Openings in Nebraska with Room to Grow

Educational institutions serve as an important source of in-demand labor and with a few innovations, may further improve the development of the state’s labor force.

Labor and Demographics Nebraska Economist Regional Economy Nebraska
John McCoy
Nate Kauffman Expandable Row
December 6, 2024
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Nebraska’s Labor Market Still Strong, but More People Working Multiple Jobs

The labor market in Nebraska remains strong, but some emerging trends point to elements of softness important to monitor moving forward.

Labor and Demographics Nebraska Economist Regional Economy Nebraska
John McCoy
Nate Kauffman Expandable Row
November 20, 2024
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"Producing" Growth

Manufacturing has been a source of strength for Nebraska's economy.

Nebraska Economist Nebraska Manufacturing
Nate Kauffman
John McCoy Expandable Row
July 15, 2024
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Revenge spending in the wake of the pandemic

Nebraskans are spending more on experiences after the pandemic, according to recent research from the Kansas City Fed.

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Andrea Gallagher Expandable Row
May 23, 2024
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Leisure and Hospitality: Strong Demand and Supply Constraints

Strong household finances, along with pent-up demand from the pandemic, has fueled discretionary spending on recreation and experiences for Nebraskans.

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John McCoy Expandable Row
May 7, 2024
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Nebraska's Tight Labor Market: An Update to Long-Running Shortage Concerns

Labor markets have been tight in Nebraska for almost a decade. Increasing participation among the youngest members of the labor force could help.

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John McCoy Expandable Row
January 19, 2024
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How increasing prices in housing is affecting Nebraskans

Annual expenses for a new mortgage have increased sharply since the pandemic.

Nebraska Economist Housing Financial Health Nebraska
Andrea Gallagher Expandable Row
October 12, 2023
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