Economy Unexpectedly Sheds 92,000 Jobs as War Spurs Inflation Worries

After positive January, latest job report shows losses again

Stock market numbers are displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 6, 2026. All three major indexes continued to dip at opening as oil prices rose amid war with Iran and a weak jobs report. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — The United States lost 92,000 jobs in February, edging unemployment up slightly according to the latest employment figures released Friday by the Bureau of Lab…

Economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs as war spurs inflation worries

Construction lost 11,000 net jobs month to month in February, but saw an increase of 0.5% year over year.

U.S. Unemployment on the Rise

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released a February jobs report showing that 92,000 jobs were lost and 69,000 more were removed in downward revisions.

James Perry: U.S. Economy Showing Strength Despite Mixed Job Report

A weaker-than-expected monthly jobs report has raised concerns among some investors, but one market strategist says the broader indicators suggest the U.S. economy remains resilient. James Perry, founder and chief investment officer of Perry International Capital Partners, said the headline figure showing a loss of 92,000 jobs in February does not tell the full story about the state of the labor market. “The economy is actually doing pretty wel…

Construction industry sheds 11,000 jobs in February

The U.S. construction industry lost 11,000 jobs in February, continuing a months-long trend of contraction, according to new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and analyzed by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).