Sahm Rule Recession Indicator
SAHMCURRENTrecessionFree tier
| Series ID | SAHMCURRENT |
|---|---|
| Units | Percentage Points |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Category | recession |
| Latest observation | 2026-09-01 |
| History | Point-in-time: every value as first published plus each revision, so backtests see only what was known on the day |
Latest reading
The latest Sahm Rule Recession Indicator observation, for 2026-09-01, is 0 Percentage Points, up from -0.07 for 2026-08-01. It has not been revised since it was first published. 8.2% of observations in this history were revised after first release.
| Latest observation | 2026-09-01 |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 0 Percentage Points |
| Previous | -0.07 (2026-08-01) |
| Change | 0.07 (+100.0%) |
| First published value | 0 |
| Last release | 2026-10-02 |
| Vintages stored | 85 |
| Observations | 931 |
| Largest revision (5 years) | 2025-11-01: 0.43 → 0.35 |
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