US U-6 Unemployment Rate (Dec) 8.4% vs. Exp. 8.8% (Prev. 8.7%)

Newsquawk Staff · 9 Jan 2026, 13:50 UTC

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The U-6 unemployment rate coming in at 8.4%, below expectations of 8.8% and the previous 8.7%, suggests an improvement in the broader labor market condition. This lower reading may indicate stronger labor market dynamics and could impact Fed policy expectations, potentially providing support for USD as markets reassess growth and inflation trajectories.

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