🇺🇸 Release history
Share of people out of work. A rise is negative for the dollar and usually supportive for gold.
5
Stronger than forecast for USD
4
Weaker than forecast for USD
3
In line with forecast
Last 12 releases: 5 stronger for the dollar, 4 weaker, 3 in line.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Previous | Result | Gold after 15m | Gold after 1h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 October 2026 | 4.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | ▼ Weaker than forecast for USD | +$30.7 | +$11.7 |
| 4 September 2026 | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | In line with forecast | −$70.5 | −$61.0 |
| 7 August 2026 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% | ▲ Stronger than forecast for USD | +$54.5 | +$41.0 |
| 2 July 2026 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% | ▲ Stronger than forecast for USD | +$66.2 | +$42.0 |
| 5 June 2026 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | In line with forecast | −$18.6 | −$48.2 |
| 8 May 2026 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | In line with forecast | +$16.3 | +$15.5 |
| 3 April 2026 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.4% | ▲ Stronger than forecast for USD | −$0.1 | −$0.0 |
| 6 March 2026 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | ▼ Weaker than forecast for USD | +$34.7 | +$20.6 |
| 11 February 2026 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.4% | ▲ Stronger than forecast for USD | −$25.6 | −$15.1 |
| 9 January 2026 | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.5% | ▲ Stronger than forecast for USD | +$15.0 | +$23.0 |
| 16 December 2025 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.4% | ▼ Weaker than forecast for USD | +$8.5 | +$27.4 |
| 20 November 2025 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | ▼ Weaker than forecast for USD | −$0.6 | −$3.5 |
Gold (XAU/USD) move in dollars from the moment of release. Past moves don't guarantee future ones. Source: public economic data. For information only, not financial advice.
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