U.S. unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate rose to 4.4%

In a surprising turn of events, the United States experienced an unexpected loss of 92,000 jobs during the month of February, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate, which rose to 4.4%. This development caught many economists and analysts off guard, as they had projected a more stable job market, highlighting growing concerns about the overall health of the economy and potential challenges ahead. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/06/u-s-lost-92-000-jobs-in-february-unemployment-rate-rose-to-4-2