Inflation Rate (CPI) vs Unemployment Rate

Inflation Rate (CPI)

Consumer Price Index YoY change

4.1%
+3.29%
High Inflation
337 332 327 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26 Sep'26

Unemployment Rate

US unemployment rate

4.1%
-4.65%
Normal
4.4 4.3 4.1 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26 Sep'26

Indicator Comparison

Inflation Rate (CPI) Unemployment Rate
Current 4.1% 4.1%
Change +3.29% -4.65%
Status High Inflation Normal
Data Source FRED CPIAUCSL FRED UNRATE
Update Frequency Monthly Monthly
Last Updated October 1, 2026 October 1, 2026