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U.S. Unemployment Rate Forecast

Unemployment Rate Forecast Values

Percent Unemployed, Seasonally Adjusted.

Month Date Forecast Value Avg Error
0 Nov 2024 4.2 ±0.0
1 Dec 2024 4.3 ±0.08
2 Jan 2025 4.4 ±0.1
3 Feb 2025 4.4 ±0.1
4 Mar 2025 4.7 ±0.1
5 Apr 2025 4.9 ±0.1
6 May 2025 5.3 ±0.2
7 Jun 2025 5.5 ±0.2
8 Jul 2025 5.7 ±0.2

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