Inflation Rate (CPI) vs Unemployment Rate

Inflation Rate (CPI)

Consumer Price Index YoY change

4.0%
+1.77%
High Inflation
336 331 327 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26

Unemployment Rate

US unemployment rate

4.2%
-2.33%
Normal
4.4 4.3 4.1 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26

Indicator Comparison

Inflation Rate (CPI) Unemployment Rate
Current 4.0% 4.2%
Change +1.77% -2.33%
Status High Inflation Normal
Data Source FRED CPIAUCSL FRED UNRATE
Update Frequency Monthly Monthly
Last Updated September 1, 2026 September 1, 2026