Unemployment Rate vs Inflation Rate (CPI)

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

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

Indicator Comparison

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