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Just Released: Quarterly Economic Indicator Update

January 23, 2026

The Detroit Regional Chamber just released its latest quarterly economic indicator update, which reports key statistics highlighting the Detroit Region’s economic well-being.

The Good News: The Detroit Region’s unemployment rate remains low at 4.7% and nearly matches the country’s rate. Plus, business applications in the state remain strong and elevated.

The Bad News: The Region’s job growth is stagnant and job postings are significantly down. Plus, the consumer sentiment index is at a historic low.

Interested in more key regional statistics? Register for the 2026 State of the Region on Wednesday, March 25.