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The US economy lost 92,000 new jobs in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.<\/a> The unemployment rate inched up to 4.4% compared to 4.3% in January.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Healthcare decreased by 28,000 roles, likely due to strike activity, marking the first time the healthcare sector has lost jobs since 2022.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government saw a loss of 6,000, while professional and business services dropped 5,000 roles, and leisure and hospitality declined by 27,000 roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Download the February labor report<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: February 2026 Monthly Jobs Report, Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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