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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
JordanJordan Unemployment Rate climbed to 21.4% in July 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased December 2025
Jordan Unemployment Rate climbed to 21.4% in July 2025, released December 2025, up 0.1% from June's 21.3% reading. The reading matched expectations. Unemployment Rate is now the highest in 9 months.
Latest Release
21.4
Actual
21.3
Consensus
21.3
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.4 percentage points
across last 10 releases
Last Call
Dec 2025
Predicted: 21.25
Actual: 21.4
Error: -0.15
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Watch | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Unemployment Rate (Jordan) was reported at 21.4% in December 2025. This beat the market consensus of 21.3% by 0.1%. The reading rose from the previous value of 21.3%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through December 2025.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 21.33%, down from the prior three at 21.4%. In December readings over the past 3 years, Unemployment Rate has averaged 21.73%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch). Over the last 10 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.4%.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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About Unemployment Rate — Jordan
DEFINITION
The Unemployment Rate is a key economic indicator that measures the percentage of the total labor force that is currently without a job and actively seeking employment. It is used to assess the health of the job market and the overall state of the economy. A high unemployment rate can indicate a weak economy, while a low unemployment rate can suggest a strong and growing economy. This data is closely monitored by policymakers, businesses, and investors to make informed decisions and projections.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jul 2025): actual 21.4 %, consensus 21.3 %. Prior reading (Apr 2025): 21.3 %. Before that (Apr 2025): 21.3 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary neutral force in the current projection.