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U.S. Unemployment Rate Forecast

Unemployment Rate Forecast Values

Percent Unemployed, Seasonally Adjusted.

Month Date Forecast Value Avg Error
0 May 2026 4.3 ±0.0
1 Jun 2026 4.3 ±0.08
2 Jul 2026 4.4 ±0.1
3 Aug 2026 4.3 ±0.1
4 Sep 2026 4.4 ±0.1
5 Oct 2026 4.4 ±0.1
6 Nov 2026 4.5 ±0.2
7 Dec 2026 4.5 ±0.2
8 Jan 2027 4.6 ±0.2

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