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U.S. Unemployment Rate Forecast

Unemployment Rate Forecast Values

Percent Unemployed, Seasonally Adjusted.

Month Date Forecast Value Avg Error
0 Mar 2026 4.3 ±0.0
1 Apr 2026 4.3 ±0.08
2 May 2026 4.5 ±0.1
3 Jun 2026 4.5 ±0.1
4 Jul 2026 4.6 ±0.1
5 Aug 2026 4.7 ±0.1
6 Sep 2026 4.7 ±0.2
7 Oct 2026 4.8 ±0.2
8 Nov 2026 4.8 ±0.2

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