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The unemployment rate declined from 4.50% in November 2025 to 4.30% by April 2026, marking a clear trend reversal after climbing from 3.90% in early 2024. This downward shift occurs alongside rising economic indicators: GDP grew 1.4% over 3 months while the 10-year Treasury yield jumped 4.5%. The CPI hitting record levels at 330.29 suggests the Fed may be navigating between employment and inflation pressures. The timing is notable—unemployment peaked just as inflation reached new highs, potentially signaling economic rebalancing.