Unemployment rate, January 2005-September 2006 Percent 2005 Jan 5.2 Feb 5.4 Mar 5.1 Apr 5.1 May 5.1 Jun 5.0 Jul 5.0 Aug 4.9 Sep 5.1 Oct 4.9 Nov 5.0 Dec 4.9 2006 Jan 4.7 Feb 4.8 Mar 4.7 Apr 4.7 May 4.6 Jun 4.6 Jul 4.8 Aug 4.7 Sep 4.6