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The unemployment rate decreased from 4.50% in November 2025 to 4.30% in March 2026, marking the first sustained downward movement since the rate began climbing from 3.90% in early 2024. This reversal comes as inflation reaches new highs, with CPI hitting 327.46. The unemployment peak of 4.50% represents a 0.60 percentage point increase from the 2024 lows—a significant labor market shift over 18 months. The timing raises questions about whether this employment improvement can persist amid ongoing inflationary pressures.