Unemployment rate, October 2005-October 2006 Percent 2005 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 Oct 4.4