US Unemployment Rate

US Unemployment Rate 6 November 2026

US Unemployment Rate is next released on Fri 6 Nov 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The market expects 4.2% for Oct. The last release, for Sep, came in at 4.2% against a forecast of 4.1%.

Latest results · times in UTC
Released	For	Actual	Forecast	Previous
2 Oct 2026	Sep	4.2%	4.1%	4.1%
4 Sep 2026	Aug	4.1%	4.1%	4.1%
7 Aug 2026	Jul	4.1%	4.2%	4.2%
2 Jul 2026	Jun	4.2%	4.3%	4.3%
5 Jun 2026	May	4.3%	4.3%	4.3%
8 May 2026	Apr	4.3%	4.3%	4.3%
3 Apr 2026	Mar	4.3%	4.4%	4.4%
6 Mar 2026	Feb	4.4%	4.3%	4.3%
11 Feb 2026	Jan	4.3%	4.4%	4.4%
20 Nov 2025	Sep	4.4%	4.3%	4.3%
5 Sep 2025	Aug	4.3%	4.3%	4.2%
1 Aug 2025	Jul	4.2%	4.2%	4.1%

What it measures

The monthly US unemployment rate is the share of people in the labor force who are out of work and seeking a job. The Fed watches it alongside inflation and other labor measures when setting rates.

Why it moves the USD

A lower rate can imply a tight labor market and keep Fed rates higher, supporting the dollar; a rising rate can point to cooling conditions and favor cuts. It is released with payrolls, so the full report matters.

Released: Monthly

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Questions

Is the US Unemployment Rate today?

Yes. The US Unemployment Rate is released today, Friday 6 Nov 2026, at 13:30 UTC: 08:30 in New York, 13:30 in London, 14:30 in Amsterdam, 15:30 in Johannesburg, 14:30 in Lagos.

What time is the US Unemployment Rate released?

At 13:30 UTC: 08:30 in New York, 13:30 in London, 14:30 in Amsterdam, 15:30 in Johannesburg, 14:30 in Lagos. The next US Unemployment Rate is on Fri 6 Nov 2026 at 13:30 UTC.

Updated daily from the release schedule. Last checked Fri 6 Nov 2026.