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Part-Time for Economic Reasons
Involuntary part-time workers, a core U6 component that spikes in downturns.
The Part-Time for Economic Reasons is currently 4,942, last updated .
4,942
1W +9.90%1M +9.90%3M +9.90%
Updated 1h agoStatistical forecast 2026
Model-based central estimate, 68% and 95% confidence bands for Part-Time for Economic Reasons, blended across current macro regimes.
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The labor market is the backbone of the consumer economy. Rising jobless claims and a climbing unemployment rate are classic late-cycle signals that precede recessions and rate cuts. The Fed has a dual mandate, maximum employment and stable prices, so labor data directly influences the path of monetary policy.
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Recent Data
Download CSV| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 4,942 | +9.90% |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 4,497 | +2.30% |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4,396 | -9.79% |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 4,873 | -8.76% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 5,341 | -2.66% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 5,487 | +19.44% |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 4,594 | -3.39% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 4,755 | +1.41% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 4,689 | +4.83% |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 4,473 | -3.27% |
| May 1, 2025 | 4,624 | -1.32% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 4,686 | -1.78% |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 4,771 | -3.09% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 4,923 | +9.94% |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 4,478 | +2.68% |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 4,361 | -2.29% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 4,463 | -2.26% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 4,566 | -1.66% |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 4,643 | -3.83% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 4,828 | +5.67% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 4,569 | +7.86% |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 4,236 | -4.08% |
| May 1, 2024 | 4,416 | -0.92% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 4,457 | — |
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Unemployment Rate (U3)
Headline unemployment rate, percentage of the labor force without jobs.
Underemployment Rate (U6)
Broadest unemployment measure including discouraged and part-time workers.
Initial Jobless Claims
Weekly first-time unemployment insurance claims, the highest-frequency labor indicator.
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Smoothed jobless claims average, removes weekly volatility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is Part-Time for Economic Reasons?
Involuntary part-time workers, a core U6 component that spikes in downturns.
▶How does Part-Time for Economic Reasons relate to labor market?
Part-Time for Economic Reasons is part of the Labor Market category. The labor market is the backbone of the consumer economy. Rising jobless claims and a climbing unemployment rate are classic late-cycle signals that precede recessions and rate cuts. The Fed has a dual mandate, maximum employment and stable prices, so labor data directly influences the path of monetary policy.
▶How often is Part-Time for Economic Reasons updated?
Part-Time for Economic Reasons is updated once per month when the releasing agency publishes new data. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source Part-Time for Economic Reasons data?
Convex sources Part-Time for Economic Reasons data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
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