Housing US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment rate ticks higher to 4.4% by Paul Wiseman The Associated Press March 6, 2026 by Paul Wiseman The Associated Press March 6, 2026 The surprisingly weak employment picture in February adds to the economic uncertainty over the war with Iran, which has caused oil prices to surge and saddled business and consumers with unforeseen costs. 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail