Unemployment rate, October 2007-October 2008 Percent 2007 Oct 4.8 Nov 4.7 Dec 5.0 2008 Jan 4.9 Feb 4.8 Mar 5.1 Apr 5.0 May 5.5 Jun 5.5 Jul 5.7 Aug 6.1 Sep 6.1 Oct 6.5