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U.S. Participation Rate

Latest Release

May 07, 2021

Actual

61.7%

61.5%

The participation rate is an important indicator of the supply of labor. It measures the share of the working-age population either working or looking for work. The number of people who are no longer actively searching for work would not be included in the participation rate.
A reading that is stronger than forecast is generally supportive (bullish) for the USD, while a weaker than forecast reading is generally negative (bearish) for the USD.

Importance:

Country:

Currency: USD

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Release Date	Time	Actual	Previous
May 07, 2021 (Apr)	08:30	61.7%	61.5%
Apr 02, 2021 (Mar)	08:30	61.5%	61.4%
Mar 05, 2021 (Feb)	09:30	61.4%	61.4%
Feb 05, 2021 (Jan)	09:30	61.4%	61.5%
Jan 08, 2021 (Dec)	09:30	61.5%	61.5%
Dec 04, 2020 (Nov)	09:30	61.5%	61.7%

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PBOC	3.85%
BCB	3.50%	Jun 16, 2021