economy
March 6, 2026
Economy lost 92,000 jobs in February: The key facts and figures
The economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate edged up to 4.4%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday in a surprisingly bad employment report that raises doubts about the health of U.S. commerce.
TL;DR
- 92,000 jobs were lost in February.
- The unemployment rate increased to 4.4%.
- This employment report was worse than expected by forecasters.
- The slowing labor market raises doubts about the health of U.S. commerce.
- The trend could threaten the GOP's political prospects.
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