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U.S. Unemployment Rate Forecast

Unemployment Rate Forecast Values

Percent Unemployed, Seasonally Adjusted.

Month Date Forecast Value Avg Error
1 Nov 2026 4.1 ±0.08
2 Dec 2026 4.0 ±0.1
3 Jan 2027 4.1 ±0.1
4 Feb 2027 4.0 ±0.1
5 Mar 2027 4.0 ±0.1
6 Apr 2027 3.9 ±0.2
7 May 2027 3.9 ±0.2
8 Jun 2027 4.0 ±0.2

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November 12, 2026
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S&P 500 7592.40
U.S. GDP Growth, YoY % 2.07
U.S. Inflation Rate, % 3.94
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Crude Oil Futures, $/bbl 89.08
U.S. 10 Year Treasury, % 5.10

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