The Federal Reserve’s rate hikes may finally be hitting the Capital Region, with unemployment rates climbing slightly to 3.4% this month and jobless claims rising to their highest level in 18 months, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s latest economic indicator report. Those shifts in employment come as the metro area also saw record
Capital Region feels interest rate pinch as jobless claims hit 18-month high
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