Unemployment Rate vs Consumer Confidence

Unemployment Rate

US unemployment rate

4.2%
-2.33%
Normal
4.4 4.3 4.2 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26

Consumer Confidence

University of Michigan consumer sentiment

44.8
-15.95%
Very Pessimistic
56.6 50.7 44.8 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26

Indicator Comparison

Unemployment Rate Consumer Confidence
Current 4.2% 44.8
Change -2.33% -15.95%
Status Normal Very Pessimistic
Data Source FRED UNRATE FRED UMCSENT
Update Frequency Monthly Monthly
Last Updated June 1, 2026 May 1, 2026