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Every global economic release as it prints: central-bank decisions, inflation, growth and jobs, each shown against consensus, the prior, and the actual figure.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
U.S.U.S. — U6 Unemployment Rate
Employment
The U6 Unemployment Rate is a comprehensive measure of joblessness that includes not only those who are actively seeking employment, but also those who are marginally attached to the workforce or employed part-time for economic reasons. Economists, analysts, and investors use this rate to assess the overall health of the labor market. In essence, the U6 Unemployment Rate provides a more complete picture of unemployment by taking into account those who are underemployed or have given up looking for work. It is a valuable tool for economists and investors in evaluating the state of the labor market.
Latest · Sep
7.6%
cons. —·prior 7.7
History
FRED · U6RATETotal Unemployed, Plus All Persons Marginally Attached to the Labor Force, Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons, as a Percent of the Civilian Labor Force Plus All Persons Marginally Attached to the Labor Force (U-6)
Previous releases
| Date | Period | Actual | Consensus | Prior | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Sep | 7.6% | — | 7.7 | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Aug | 7.7% | — | 7.9 | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Jul | 7.9% | — | 7.9 | — |