Unemployment Rate vs Inflation Rate (CPI)

Unemployment Rate

US unemployment rate

4.3%
+0.00%
Normal
4.4 4.3 4.3 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26

Inflation Rate (CPI)

Consumer Price Index YoY change

4.3%
+8.10%
High Inflation
334 330 327 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26

Indicator Comparison

Unemployment Rate Inflation Rate (CPI)
Current 4.3% 4.3%
Change +0.00% +8.10%
Status Normal High Inflation
Data Source FRED UNRATE FRED CPIAUCSL
Update Frequency Monthly Monthly
Last Updated May 1, 2026 May 1, 2026