Inflation Rate (CPI) vs Unemployment Rate

Inflation Rate (CPI)

Consumer Price Index YoY change

3.7%
-6.08%
Above Target
334 330 327 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'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 3.7% 4.2%
Change -6.08% -2.33%
Status Above Target Normal
Data Source FRED CPIAUCSL FRED UNRATE
Update Frequency Monthly Monthly
Last Updated August 1, 2026 September 1, 2026