Will the US unemployment rate in November 2025 be below the rate in November 2024?
Will the US unemployment rate in November 2025 be below the rate in November 2024?
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This question will resolve as Yes if the monthly U-3 unemployment figure, in percent, seasonally adjusted, for November 2025 is lower than 4.2%. Resolution will be determined according to the first estimate published for November 2025 by the BLS, typically found here.

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