economic data
Change country9 indicators from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), US Census Bureau
Inflation rate3.4%0.0Aug 2026Unemployment rate4.2%▲ +0.1Sep 2026GDP growth rate2.2%▼ −0.4Q2 2026Trade balance−131.42B USD▲ +4.04BAug 2026Labour force participation rate61.8%▲ +0.2Sep 2026Consumer price index335▲ +0.3%Aug 2026
All indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Change | Period | Next release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth rate | 2.2% | 2.6% | ▼ −0.4 | Q2 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| GDP | 32.56T USD | 31.91T USD | ▲ +2.1% | Q2 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 |
Upcoming releases
United States economic calendar →- 14 Oct 202612:30 UTCReal EarningsSep 2026
- 14 Oct 202612:30 UTCConsumer Price IndexSep 2026
- 15 Oct 202612:30 UTCProducer Price IndexSep 2026
- 15 Oct 202612:30 UTCUnemployment Insurance Weekly ClaimsOct 2026
- 15 Oct 202612:30 UTCAdvance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food ServicesSep 2026
In the API
Economics API →| Indicator | Endpoint | History from |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation rate | GET /v1/economics/USA/inflation | 1948 |
| Consumer price index | GET /v1/economics/USA/cpi | 1947 |
| Unemployment rate | GET /v1/economics/USA/unemployment | 1948 |
| Labour force participation rate | GET /v1/economics/USA/labour-force-participation | 1948 |
| GDP growth rate | GET /v1/economics/USA/gdp-growth | 1948 |
| GDP | GET /v1/economics/USA/gdp | 1947 |
| Merchandise trade | GET /v1/economics/USA/trade | 2010 |
Common questions
What is the inflation rate in the United States?
The inflation rate in the United States was 3.4% in August 2026, released on 11 Sep 2026.
What is the unemployment rate in the United States?
The unemployment rate in the United States was 4.2% in September 2026.
What is the next economic release in the United States?
Real Earnings for September 2026, scheduled for 14 Oct 2026, 12:30 UTC.
Where does this data come from?
Published by Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), US Census Bureau, and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.
