Unemployment Rate vs Inflation Rate (CPI)

Unemployment Rate

US unemployment rate

4.2%
-2.33%
Normal
4.4 4.3 4.2 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'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 4.2% 4.3%
Change -2.33% +8.10%
Status Normal High Inflation
Data Source FRED UNRATE FRED CPIAUCSL
Update Frequency Monthly Monthly
Last Updated June 1, 2026 May 1, 2026