All Employees: Financial Activities: Depository Credit Intermediation Including Monetary Authorities - Central Bank in Wisconsin
Not Seasonally Adjusted
SMU55000005552210001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
36.10
Year-over-Year Change
-0.28%
Date Range
1/1/2003 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series measures the monthly unemployment rate in the United States without any seasonal adjustments. This provides a raw, unfiltered view of unemployment trends that is useful for economic analysis.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' unemployment rate tracks the monthly percentage of the civilian labor force that is jobless, excluding adjustments for typical seasonal patterns. This gives a more direct representation of actual labor market conditions compared to the seasonally adjusted rate.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Current Population Survey (CPS), a monthly household survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' rate is used by economists, policymakers, and analysts to understand underlying employment trends.
Key Facts
- The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' rate can be more volatile than the seasonally adjusted version.
- Seasonal adjustments help smooth out typical annual patterns in employment data.
- The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series is published alongside the seasonally adjusted rate each month.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series measures the monthly unemployment rate in the United States without any seasonal adjustments.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' rate provides a raw, unfiltered view of unemployment trends that is useful for economic analysis and understanding underlying labor market conditions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the Current Population Survey (CPS), a monthly household survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' unemployment rate is used by economists, policymakers, and analysts to understand underlying employment trends and inform economic policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series is published alongside the seasonally adjusted rate each month, with no significant update delays.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Not Seasonally Adjusted (SMU55000005552210001), retrieved from FRED.