Beyond the Headlines: NH’s Economy Remains Strong, but Workers Are Losing Ground

By: Ben Reynolds

Outlets: NHFPI

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 597

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago


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First published in Hollis Brookline News, April 28, 2026.

Turn on the news and you’ll see hundreds of headlines like this “A recession is guaranteed. But when?” or this: “America is heading for a recession – and it may be the worst yet.” An analysis of the New Hampshire economy and labor market shows a more nuanced story than national headlines suggest. New Hampshire’s economy is still relatively strong by many traditional indicators, but …

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