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Definition of 'Unemployment Rate'

The percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment and willing to work.
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Investopedia explains 'Unemployment Rate'

From 1948 to 2004, the monthly U.S. unemployment rate has ranged between about 2.5% to 10.8%, averaging approximately 5.6%. The unemployment rate is considered a lagging indicator, confirming but not foreshadowing long-term market trends.

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