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Early warning signs for the DC region’s economy amid federal downsizing

Early warning signs for the DC region’s economy amid federal downsizing

Key takeaways:  Since January 2025, the DMV region has shed federal jobs at a faster rate than the nation, while private sector job growth has plateaued.  The DMV region’s unemployment rate has increased at a significantly higher pace than the nation’s, with the share of unemployed suburban workers growing the most.  After a strong year of venture capital activity, venture …

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