ECONOMY · AUG 2026 · Orlando Economic Partnership
Orlando Market Insights: what the latest data says about the regional economy
Orlando continues to post solid job growth while business confidence has softened and cost pressures remain a major concern.
The Orlando Economic Partnership’s Q3 Market Insights highlights a regional economy that continues to outperform many peers despite uncertainty. The report says unemployment reached 4.6% in Q2, while Orlando led Florida in job growth at midyear and office net absorption posted its strongest year-to-date result in five years.
For local owners, the useful signal is mixed: companies remain cautious, but many still expect growth. The report also notes increasing demand for AI skills and continued activity across tourism, professional services and innovation-driven sectors.