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U.S. Unemployment Rate

Latest Release

Aug 01, 2025

Actual

4.2%

Forecast

4.2%

4.1%

The Unemployment Rate measures the percentage of the total work force that is not working, yet actively seeking employment.

A reading that is higher than forecast is generally negative (bearish) for the USD, while a lower than forecast reading is generally supportive (bullish) for the USD.

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Currency: USD

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Sep 05, 2025 (Aug)	14:30			4.2%
Aug 01, 2025 (Jul)	14:30	4.2%	4.2%	4.1%
Jul 03, 2025 (Jun)	14:30	4.1%	4.3%	4.2%
Jun 06, 2025 (May)	14:30	4.2%	4.2%	4.2%
May 02, 2025 (Apr)	14:30	4.2%	4.2%	4.2%
Apr 04, 2025 (Mar)	14:30	4.2%	4.1%	4.1%

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