U.S. Added 151,000 Jobs As Unemployment Rose To 4.1% In February
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The February jobs report indicates a softening labor market, with 151,000 non-farm jobs added—the weakest February growth since 2019. The unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, slightly higher than January's 4%. Government jobs declined by 10,000, and previous months' job numbers were slightly revised downward. The report comes amid economic uncertainty and potential Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

March 18, 2025 | 11:30 am
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Weak job growth and rising unemployment could signal economic slowdown, potentially impacting broad market sentiment.
Weak job numbers suggest potential economic deceleration, which could negatively impact stock market performance and investor sentiment.
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