U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.
Last updated: 2026-03-07 10:33:20 ET
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated with new information. The U.S. economy lost 92,000 nonfarm payrolls in February 2026, according to data r...
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