The percentage of the US civilian labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment. Published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A core indicator of economic health; lower rates typically signal tight labor markets and upward wage pressure.
Data sourced directly from BLS via FRED (UNRATE). Updated monthly. Published by CalcFi Editorial. See our methodology.
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