This rise in long-term unemployment persists even as the broader US economy continues to grow. The data highlights a widening gap between general economic expansion and the ability of unemployed individuals to re-enter the labor force.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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US Average Job Search Tops 6 Months in Surge Unprecedented Outside Recessions
US Markets22 days ago
The time required for displaced workers in the United States to find new employment has increased to levels typically seen only during economic downturns. Job seekers now spend an average of more than 6 months searching for work, a trend that is accelerating at a pace described as unprecedented outside of formal recessions.
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