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U.S. Unemployment Rate Forecast

Unemployment Rate Forecast Values

Percent Unemployed, Seasonally Adjusted.

Month Date Forecast Value Avg Error
0 Aug 2026 4.1 ±0.0
1 Sep 2026 4.2 ±0.08
2 Oct 2026 4.1 ±0.1
3 Nov 2026 4.2 ±0.1
4 Dec 2026 4.2 ±0.1
5 Jan 2027 4.3 ±0.1
6 Feb 2027 4.2 ±0.2
7 Mar 2027 4.3 ±0.2
8 Apr 2027 4.3 ±0.2

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