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US economy shed 92K jobs in February, well below expectations

This story about the February 2026 jobs report is developing and will be updated with more details. The U.S. economy shed jobs unexpectedly in February as employers pulled back to start 2026 amid economic uncertainty.What are the key findings of the February 2026 jobs report? The Labor Department on Wednesday…

Mortgage rates tick higher to 6%

Mortgage rates ticked higher to 6% this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6% from last week’s reading of 5.98%. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.63%…

Amazon cuts jobs in robotics unit as layoffs continue: report

Amazon is continuing its workforce reductions, cutting at least 100 white-collar jobs in its robotics unit this week, according to a new report. The affected division designs robots and other automation systems used primarily in Amazon warehouses, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.”We regularly review our organizations to…

US layoff announcements ease in February after elevated cuts in prior month

Layoffs eased in February as new data showed that U.S. employers announced fewer job cuts last month after they were elevated to start the year, new data shows. U.S. employers announced 48,307 job cuts in February, according to a report by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.…

US weighs asking China to curb Russian, Iranian oil purchases

The U.S. is reportedly considering asking China to curb its purchases of oil from America’s adversaries, like Iran and Russia, ahead of President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing at the end of the month. The Wall Street Journal reported that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is weighing whether to raise the issue of…