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Official unemployment figures for the Washington DC Metro Area economy were updated today. Numbers for November have been finalized and preliminary figures for December have now been made available.

November

The unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in November. 18,244 positions were lost, and 15,912 workers left the labor force causing the unemployment rate increase. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 19,500. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

December (preliminary)

The unemployment rate fell to 2.8% in December. 9,235 positions were added, and 6,096 workers left the labor force causing the unemployment rate decrease. The overall Nonfarm Payrolls figure did not change significantly. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

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