Unemployment rate, October 2006-October 2007 Percent 2006 Oct 4.4 Nov 4.5 Dec 4.5 2007 Jan 4.6 Feb 4.5 Mar 4.4 Apr 4.5 May 4.5 Jun 4.5 Jul 4.6 Aug 4.6 Sep 4.7 Oct 4.7