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USA U6 Unemployment Rate For August 7.7% Vs 7.9% Prior

Sep 4, 2026 · 08:30 AM ET· updated 1h ago

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The U6 unemployment rate dropped from 7.9% to 7.7%, meaning slightly fewer people are struggling to find enough work hours. When this number goes down, it can hint that the job market is getting a tiny bit healthier, which investors watch to understand how the economy is doing.

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