Sahm Rule Indicator
Real-time recession indicator
0.10%
▼ -23.08%
No Recession Signal
Last Updated: May 1, 2026
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About Sahm Rule Indicator
The Sahm Rule triggers when the 3-month moving average of the unemployment rate rises 0.5 percentage points above its 12-month low. Developed by economist Claudia Sahm, it has identified every US recession since 1970 in real time, making it one of the most reliable recession signals available.