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Nevada’s unemployment rate continues to outpace most states, reflecting ongoing economic uncertainty and shifts in key industries. UNLV economist Andrew Woods notes that the state may be operating “on a knife’s edge,” raising questions about whether current conditions represent a new economic normal or an early sign of broader job losses ahead.
Southern Nevada business leaders’ confidence fell this quarter to its lowest level since the Great Recession, driven by weak tourism and economic uncertainty, according to UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research. CBER recently projected a “slowing path” for Nevada’s economy.
Clark County is projected to add 42,000 residents next year and reach 3.23 million by 2060, according to UNLV Center of Business Economic Research. UNLV’s Doctor of Public Policy program prepares leaders to address the challenges of Nevada’s growth.
Tourism and convention slowdowns are cutting into tip-based jobs across Southern Nevada, according to KPBS and new insights from UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research. CBER notes that the pullback has pushed unemployment higher and slowed hiring in leisure and hospitality.
U.S. economic momentum slowed amid delayed federal data releases, while CBER reports that Nevada’s economy softened alongside weaker tourism. Clark County saw declines in jobs and visitor volume, while Washoe County showed more resilience.
Nevada’s economy is projected to slow heading into 2026, according to new analysis from UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research. This forecast was featured on KNPR’s State of Nevada, alongside a mid-season look at the Golden Knights and a roundup of Nevada-focused books for the holidays.
Tech-sector wages in Clark County are rising faster than any other industry, according to new analysis from UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research. CBER notes that information technology has seen especially strong real wage growth since the pandemic.
Nevada’s travel and tourism sector is preparing for a period of slower growth, according to new forecasts released by UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research. The 2025 Economic Outlook, presented in Las Vegas on Nov. 13, provides one of the clearest views of how the state’s visitor-driven economy is expected to perform in the coming years.
Las Vegas tourism is expected to rebound in 2026, supported by pro sports and stronger value offerings, according to a new UNLV forecast. CBER projects visitor volume will climb back above 40 million after a sharp dip in 2025.
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Business confidence in the Las Vegas economy has plunged to levels not seen in more than a decade, according to early findings from a new UNLV report. Andrew Woods of UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research says confidence has dropped sharply since last quarter.
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