The reading has risen in each of the last 4 releases.
The Unemployment Rate represents the percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the previous month. It is one of the most closely watched economic indicators as it reflects the health of the labor market and overall economic vitality. A declining rate suggests economic expansion and potential upward pressure on wages.
The rate is derived from the Household Survey (Current Population Survey) conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, covering approximately 60,000 households.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026 | — | 8.30 | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 8.30 | 8.20 | +0.10 |
| May 13, 2026 | 8.10 | 7.80 | +0.30 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 7.90 | 7.80 | +0.10 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 7.70 | 7.60 | +0.10 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 7.50 | 7.50 | 0.00 |
| May 16, 2025 | 7.40 | 7.40 | 0.00 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 7.30 | 7.50 | -0.20 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 7.40 | 7.40 | 0.00 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 7.30 | 7.50 | -0.20 |
| May 17, 2024 | 7.50 | 7.40 | +0.10 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 7.50 | 7.40 | +0.10 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 7.40 | 7.30 | +0.10 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 7.20 | 7.10 | +0.10 |
| May 17, 2023 | 7.10 | 7.10 | 0.00 |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 7.20 | 7.30 | -0.10 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | 7.30 | 7.30 | 0.00 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 7.40 | 7.30 | +0.10 |
| May 17, 2022 | 7.30 | 7.40 | -0.10 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 7.40 | 7.80 | -0.40 |
| Nov 19, 2021 | 8.10 | 7.80 | +0.30 |
The latest reading is within its usual range, less than one standard deviation from the mean.
