The state's overall unemployment rate did decline slightly from 6.8 percent in June to 6.6 percent in July; it was 6.7 percent a year earlier. (nreionline.com)
More specifically, the overall unemployment rate might seem artificially lower than it actually is if fewer U.S. citizens are working or actively looking for a job. (techtimes.com)
The overall unemployment rate remains at 7 per cent and the unemployment rate for young Canadians has been stuck between 13 and 14 per cent. (3dpolicy.ca)