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Vermont Unemployment Claims Surge Amid Economic Weakness

10/18/2025

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Vermont's unemployment insurance claims rose to 2,145 for the week ending October 11, 2025.
The labor force in Vermont declined by 910, signaling ongoing economic weakness.
The state will increase the minimum wage to $14.42 starting January 2026.
Nationally, the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates amid concerns about a weakening economy.

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Vermont's unemployment insurance claims rose to 2,145 for the week ending October 11, 2025.
The labor force in Vermont declined by 910, signaling ongoing economic weakness.
The state will increase the minimum wage to $14.42 starting January 2026.
Nationally, the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates amid concerns about a weakening economy.