Legend
- High Impact Expected
- Med Impact Expected
- Low Impact Expected
- Non-Economic
Revision
- Green NumberBetter than forecast -or- revised better
- Red NumberWorse than forecast -or- revised worse
- m/mMonth Over Month
- q/qQuarter Over Quarter
- y/yYear Over Year
- K Thousand
- M Million
- B Billion
- T Trillion
US Unemployment Rate
Although it's generally viewed as a lagging indicator, the number of unemployed people is an important signal of overall economic health because consumer spending is highly correlated with labor-market conditions. Unemployment is also a major consideration for those steering the country's monetary policy;
- US Unemployment Rate Graph
- History
| Expected Impact / Date | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.4% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
- Details
Specs
Source:
Measures:
Percentage of the total work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the previous month;
Usual Effect:
No consistent effect - there are both risk and growth implications;
Frequency:
Released monthly, usually on the first Friday after the month ends;
Also Called:
Jobless Rate;
Event Type:
Employment