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
CA 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;
- CA Unemployment Rate Graph
- History
| Expected Impact / Date | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | 6.5% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| May 8, 2026 | 6.9% | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 6.7% | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 6.5% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
- Details
Specs
Source:
Measures:
Percentage of the total work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the previous month;
Usual Effect:
'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for energy prices;
Frequency:
Released monthly, on the first or second Friday after the month ends;
Also Called:
Jobless Rate;
Event Type:
Employment