Saturday, May 09, 2026

Canadian Unemployment Rate At 6.9%

Statistics Canada reported that employment fell by 18,000 (-0.1%) in April and the unemployment rate rose by 0.2% to 6.9% as more people looked for work.

Canadian Unemployment Rate At 6.9%

US Unemployment At 4.3%

Total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 115,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent

US Unemployment At 4.3%