US Job Losses Unexpectedly Surge: Unemployment Rises to 4.4% in February 2026
The U.S. Economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Friday, a figure that sharply contrasts with economists’ expectations of a 60,000-job gain. The report also revised down previous months’ data, revealing a weaker labor market than initially reported. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, according to the BLS data. … Read more