| Source | |
| Measures | Percentage of the total work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the previous month; |
| Usual Effect | 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; |
| Frequency | Released monthly, usually on the first Friday after the month ends; |
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Why Traders
Care | Although it's generally viewed as a lagging indicator, the number of unemployed people is an important signal of overall economic health because consumer spending is highly correlated with labor-market conditions. Unemployment is also a major consideration for those steering the country's monetary policy; |
| Also Called | Jobless Rate; |
