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U.S. Participation Rate

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Mar 07, 2025

Actual

62.4%

62.6%

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.

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Currency: USD

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Apr 04, 2025 (Mar)	14:30			62.4%
Mar 07, 2025 (Feb)	15:30	62.4%		62.6%
Feb 07, 2025 (Jan)	15:30	62.6%		62.5%
Jan 10, 2025 (Dec)	15:30	62.5%		62.5%
Dec 06, 2024 (Nov)	15:30	62.5%	62.7%	62.6%
Nov 01, 2024 (Oct)	14:30	62.6%	62.7%	62.7%

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