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U.S. Economy Shed 92,000 Jobs In February, Including Drop In Entertainment Industry Employment
Deadline· 2026-03-06 13:51
The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, in a report that was weaker than expected. The latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics also showed a revision to previous month’s data, now showing a loss of 17,000 jobs in December and a gain of 126,000 jobs in January. Employment in movies and music fell by 9,200, to 344,100. Broadcasting and content providers lost about 400 jobs. The most significant job losses were in health care, with some of the drop a ...