U.S. loses 92,000 jobs in February as unemployment rises

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March 6, 2026

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The U.S. labor market unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, pushing the nation’s unemployment rate up to 4.4%, according to new data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The drop signals a potential slowdown in hiring after the economy added about 130,000 jobs in January, continuing what had already been a relatively […]