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U.S. Economy Shed 92,000 Jobs In February, Including Drop In Entertainment Industry Employment

March 6, 2026 at 01:51 PM
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U.S. Economy Shed 92,000 Jobs In February, Including Drop In Entertainment Industry Employment
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 […]

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economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate rose to 4 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 Monitor developments in U.S. for further updates.

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economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate rose to 4 4%, in a report that was

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 […] (Photo by: Robert Knopes/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) 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 attributed to strike activity, while employment in information industries and the federal government also fell. “Companies are not hiring in the face of all of these headwinds and uncertainty,” Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal, posted on X. “And even healthcare is starting to slow down.” Watch on Deadline Average hourly earnings for private sector employees rose by 15 cents to $37.32. Over the past 12 months, thopse earnings have increased by 3.8%, ahead of the rate of inflation. Must Read Stories Hide Articles Warner Bros. Vented Anger At BBC Over BAFTA Debacle In Tense Meeting ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Introduces Cast In First Teaser Trailer ‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Sets Historical Drama Series At Netflix; Bateman Among EPs How CAA’s Big-Bucks Loss Behind Closed Doors Is About To Go Large & Public Read More About: Bureau of Labor Statistics Donald Trump ElectionLine unemployment Comments Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy. Sign Up No Comments Cancel replySubmit a commentComments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored. So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.Comment Name Email Website Δ
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