U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.

# U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4% Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/06/february-2026-jobs-report.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*