3/6/2026
Jobs Report Shock: U.S. Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs in February as Unemployment Ticks Higher
The U.S. labor market delivered an unpleasant surprise in February.
According to new Labor Department data released Friday, the economy lost 92,000 jobs, sharply missing economists’ expectations for a 55,000-job gain. The report also pushed the unemployment rate up to 4.4%, adding to concerns that the early-year hiring rebound may be losing momentum.
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