US economy shed 92K jobs in February, well below expectations

The U.S. economy shed jobs unexpectedly in February as employers pulled back to start 2026 amid economic uncertainty.

What are the key findings of the February 2026 jobs report?
The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that employers shed 92,000 jobs in February. That figure was well below the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who estimated the economy would add 59,000 jobs.