Surprise Job Losses in the US Ahead of Global Disruption

Discover the unexpected job losses in the US just before Trump's conflict with Iran shook the global economy, and the impact on the unemployment rate.
Surprise Job Losses in the US Ahead of Global Disruption
The US labor market experienced an unexpected setback in February, shedding 92,000 jobs, according to the latest data. This major slackening in employment came just before Donald Trump threw the global economy into upheaval with his conflict in Iran.
The unemployment rate edged up to 4.4% in February, a concerning uptick from the previous month. In comparison, the US had added 130,000 jobs in January, far surpassing expectations of 70,000 jobs, though still 13,000 less than January 2025.
Source: The Guardian


