4.2% — the unemployment rate in the United States for September 2026 is the most immediate labour-market snapshot reported here. Data are drawn from official sources: FRED, BLS.
| Indicator | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | September 2026 |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) | 336.94 | September 2026 |
| Real GDP | 24,611.077 billion USD (real) | Q3 2026 |
| Federal funds rate | 3.88% | October 2026 |
Unemployment rate
4.2% (period September 2026). The unemployment rate is reported at this level for the period and is shown as a change versus the prior period of 0.1 (up).
Consumer prices (CPI-U index)
336.94 (period September 2026). The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) is given at this index level and is shown as a change versus the prior period of 2.0 (up).
Real GDP
24,611.077 billion USD (real) (period Q3 2026). Real GDP is recorded at this level and is shown as a change versus the prior period of 203.1 (up).
Federal funds rate
3.88% (period October 2026). The federal funds rate is reported at this level and is shown as a change versus the prior period of 0.1 (up).
