The US economy lost 92,000 jobs in a shocking February jobs report.

Yahoo Finance | March 06, 2026 at 02:15 PM UTC
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Key Points

  • US economy lost 92,000 non-farm payroll jobs in February, a 'massive surprise' against 55,000 expected additions.
  • Unemployment rate rose by 0.1% to 4.4% (from 4.3% the prior month).
  • Average hourly earnings increased 0.4% month-on-month and 3.8% year-over-year, both beating forecasts.

AI Summary

The US economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 non-farm payroll jobs in February, a significant surprise against expectations of 55,000 additions. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, while average hourly earnings showed modest increases. This indicates a weakening labor market.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bearish 90%
Consensus Bearish 90%