US jobs report: 92,000 jobs cut in February, says BLS; unemployment rate climbs to 4.4%
Published on: March 6, 2026, 7:41 p.m. | Source: Livemint
US employers unexpectedly cut hiring in February, with nonfarm payrolls dropping by 92,000 and the unemployment rate rising to 4.4%. This decline was reportedly influenced by reduced health care employment due to strike activity, raising concerns about labor market strength.
