Louisiana's labor market slipped in October, as the unemployment rate rose and payroll employment fell. Payrolls fell 6,000 from September and, crucially, also dipped below last October's level. That's a warning that the state's economy may be sliding into recession. It was the first time since November 2010 that year-over-year job totals fell. Both sets of figures, adjusted to cancel out seasonal changes, were released Friday by...
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