Unemployment Rate vs Inflation Rate (CPI)

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

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

Indicator Comparison

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