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Oregon's Unemployment Holds Steady at 5.2% Amid Job Losses

1/25/2026

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Oregon's unemployment rate remained at 5.2% in December, according to the Oregon Employment Department.
State Employment Economist Gail Krumenauer notes that the flat rate signals stability after months of rising unemployment, attributing trends to a shift toward online shopping.
The December report shows a loss of 2,200 jobs, with declines in retail, transportation, and construction due to winter weather.

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Oregon's unemployment rate remained at 5.2% in December, according to the Oregon Employment Department.
State Employment Economist Gail Krumenauer notes that the flat rate signals stability after months of rising unemployment, attributing trends to a shift toward online shopping.
The December report shows a loss of 2,200 jobs, with declines in retail, transportation, and construction due to winter weather.