Economic Calendar > Calendar Details
USAMayunemployment rate
| Latest Release | Actual Value | Forecast Value | Previous Value | Next Release Time | Release Frequency | Importance |
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| 2026-06-05 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2026-07-02 20:30 | Monthly |
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Definition
Changes in non-farm payrolls: This is an item in the employment report that primarily tracks changes in jobs outside of agricultural production. This data is released along with the unemployment rate. It is compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics at 8:30 AM Eastern Time on the first Friday of the month (8:30 PM Beijing Time) for the previous month.
Impact on Market
Actual value < expected value = positive for currency
Why It Matters
Changes in non-farm payrolls reflect the development and growth of the manufacturing and service sectors. A decrease in the number indicates reduced production by businesses and a recession. In the absence of hyperinflation, a significant increase in the number indicates a healthy economy, which should be beneficial to the US dollar and may foreshadow further interest rate hikes, also favorable for the dollar. An increase in the non-farm payrolls index reflects economic growth, while a decrease indicates a decline.
Released By
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
