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Anchorage Economic Development Corporation produces monthly, quarterly, and annual economic reports. These reports comprise of employment data, job trends, consumer confidence, business index studies, economic forecast reports, and more. Hover over a report to view and click to view. See more reports below. Custom reports are available upon request.

Real-Time Jobs Report 2026 Q3
Real-Time Jobs Report 2026 Q3
August 2026 Employment Report
August 2026 Employment Report
Cost of Living Index Report 2026 Q2
Cost of Living Index Report 2026 Q2
Real-Time Jobs Intelligence Report 2026 Q2
Real-Time Jobs Intelligence Report 2026 Q2
July 2026 Employment Report
July 2026 Employment Report
Anchorage Consumer Optimism Index: Q2 2026
Anchorage Consumer Optimism Index: Q2 2026
June 2026 Employment Report
June 2026 Employment Report
2026 Economic Trends Report
2026 Economic Trends Report
Anchorage Employment Report: May 2026
Anchorage Employment Report: May 2026
Anchorage Consumer Optimism Index: Q1 2026
Anchorage Consumer Optimism Index: Q1 2026
Cost of Living Index Report 2026 Q1
Cost of Living Index Report 2026 Q1
Anchorage Employment Report: April 2026
Anchorage Employment Report: April 2026
Anchorage Employment Report: March 2026
Anchorage Employment Report: March 2026
Anchorage Employment Report: February 2026
Anchorage Employment Report: February 2026
Real-Time Jobs Intelligence Report 2026 Q1
Real-Time Jobs Intelligence Report 2026 Q1
Anchorage Employment Report: January 2026
Anchorage Employment Report: January 2026
2026 Economic Forecast
2026 Economic Forecast

Research and Reports

EMPLOYMENT REPORTS

AEDC produces monthly employment reports for Anchorage. View the latest data.

August 2026 Employment Report
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August 2026 Employment Report

October 15, 2026
August's unemployment rate ▼ 3.0%—a four-year low while private-sector payrolls climbed past pre-pandemic levels.
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REAL-TIME JOBS REPORTS

AEDC produces quarterly job reports for Anchorage. View the latest data.

Real-Time Jobs Report 2026 Q3
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Real-Time Jobs Report 2026 Q3

November 3, 2026
Q3 Anchorage job postings surged to a two-year high of 13,480 openings, climbing ▲ 11% from Q2.
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COST OF LIVING INDEX REPORTS

AEDC produces quarterly Cost of Living reports for Anchorage. View the latest data.

Cost of Living Index Report 2026 Q2
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Cost of Living Index Report 2026 Q2

September 16, 2026
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation collects cost of living data for Anchorage by measuring the relative price of consumer goods and services.
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ANCHORAGE CONSUMER OPTIMISM INDEX REPORTS

AEDC produces quarterly consumer optimism index reports for Anchorage. View the latest data.

Anchorage Consumer Optimism Index: Q2 2026
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Anchorage Consumer Optimism Index: Q2 2026

August 27, 2026
Persistent inflation (driven by gas (5.5%), food (5.1%), and housing (10%) price increases over the past year), residents show marked concern for future expectations.
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ANNUAL REPORTS

AEDC produces annual economic outlook and forecast reports for Anchorage. View the latest data.

2026 Economic Trends Report
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2026 Economic Trends Report

August 5, 2026
AEDC’s 2026 Economic Trends Report covers the post-pandemic recovery for Anchorage and economic headwinds fueled by working-age outmigration, shifting business confidence, and emerging housing dynamics.
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2026 Economic Forecast
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2026 Economic Forecast

March 2, 2026
AEDC’s 2026 Economic Forecast Report highlights a stable economic outlook for Anchorage; record-breaking cargo volumes and sustained job growth in healthcare & tourism, sharp rebound in local construction and major infrastructure investments.
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For Reports Prior to 2026 or Request a Custom Report: Email info@aedcweb.com