Sahm Rule Indicator was last reported at -0.07 Percentage points as of August 1, 2026. That is up 133.33% from the prior reading of -0.03 Percentage points. This indicator is reported Monthly and seasonally adjusted, and is tracked under the Cycle category. The next scheduled release is October 2, 2026.
| Date | Value (Percentage points) |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | -0.07 |
| Jul 2026 | -0.03 |
| Jun 2026 | 0.07 |
| May 2026 | 0.10 |
| Apr 2026 | 0.13 |
| Mar 2026 | 0.20 |
| Feb 2026 | 0.27 |
| Jan 2026 | 0.30 |
| Dec 2025 | 0.35 |
| Nov 2025 | 0.43 |
| Date | Value (Percentage points) |
|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 0.23 |
| Aug 2025 | 0.13 |
| Jul 2025 | 0.10 |
| Jun 2025 | 0.17 |
| May 2025 | 0.27 |
| Apr 2025 | 0.27 |
| Mar 2025 | 0.27 |
| Feb 2025 | 0.27 |
| Jan 2025 | 0.37 |
| Dec 2024 | 0.40 |
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