DASHBOARD
The Road to Prosperity Dashboard tracks Utah’s economic outlook.
The Dashboard, which is updated monthly, provides essential insights, tracks timely and leading measures, and shares salient indicators.
1
The federal government shutdown limits economic visibility.
Federal statistical agencies suspended data releases due to a lapse in appropriations. This leads to substantial gaps in the broad economic picture, particularly regarding the labor market.
Unemployment Rate
2
Utah’s consumer sentiment dipped more than 8% in October.
Despite a sizable dip in Utah sentiment, national consumer sentiment fell just 2.7% the same month. U.S. consumer sentiment fell 24% year-over, while Utah consumer sentiment fell 9%.
3
Utah taxable sales continue to modestly outpace inflation.
Nominal taxable sales over the 12 months ending in August grew 3.6% year-over, compared with roughly 3.0% inflation. This indicates moderate real growth despite ongoing uncertainty.
Job Change Year-Over Percentage Change August 2025 August 2025
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics