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Just as unemployment fell statewide in October, to 3.7%, unemployment rates in all eight Arkansas metro areas also declined, with rates falling by 0.2 to 0.4 percentage points.
Bankers remain optimistic as they move past a year rattled with loan declines, excess liquidity fueled by increasing deposits and flat interest rates.
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While more people are going back to work, less people are expected to be shopping this holiday season.
Unemployment of between 3.3%-4% is also expected.