#USJobsData #USJobsData – February 2026 Labor Market Update
The latest U.S. jobs report for February brought a blend of encouraging signals and necessary adjustments:
Payrolls: 130,000 new jobs were created, well above the forecasted 55,000.
Unemployment Rate: Slightly declined to 4.3%, pointing to continued labor market stability.
Sector Performance: Manufacturing and construction saw a rebound, while retail and hospitality posted consistent growth.
Data Revisions: Employment figures for November and December were adjusted downward for improved accuracy.
Annual Benchmarking: A broader downward revision to total non-farm employment reshaped the overall labor outlook.
Overall, the report indicates that despite ongoing challenges, momentum is returning in several core sectors.
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