Unemployment Rate vs Consumer Confidence

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

Consumer Confidence

University of Michigan consumer sentiment

48.1
-9.76%
Very Pessimistic
56.6 50.7 44.8 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26

Indicator Comparison

Unemployment Rate Consumer Confidence
Current 4.2% 48.1
Change -2.33% -9.76%
Status Normal Very Pessimistic
Data Source FRED UNRATE FRED UMCSENT
Update Frequency Monthly Monthly
Last Updated September 1, 2026 September 1, 2026