The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data released Friday.
Total U.S. nonfarm payroll employment declined by 92,000 in February, the BLS reported. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.4%, according to the BLS.
Economists initially projected the U.S. economy would add roughly 60,000 jobs in February with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, The Hill reported on Friday, citing consensus estimates.
Moreover, the change in total nonfarm payroll employment for December 2025 was revised down by 65,000 while the change for January was revised down by 4,000, according to the BLS’ report. Total employment for December and January combined is now 69,000 lower than previously reported following these revisions, per the BLS.
Additionally, the total number of unemployed people in the U.S. was 7.6 million in February, according to the BLS.
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Tuesday that both a cease-fire and a blockade…
Pope Leo XIV urged Africa’s youth population on Friday to solve the continent’s economic and…
When unelected judges attempt to substitute their judgment for that of a duly elected president…
The U.S. Department of Justice announced an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, accusing…
A certified public accountant told Fox Business host David Asman Monday that Democratic Minnesota Rep.…
Eric Swalwell is gone, and the Democrats need a new jester. There is stiff competition…