Economic Highlights
U.S. unemployment rate increased to 3.9% in February 2024
Michael Phang2024-03-08T10:43:16-05:00March 8, 2024 In February, total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States increased by 275,000 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the unemployment rate also rose slightly to 3.9 percent. Job gains were observed across various sectors including health care, government, food services and drinking places, social assistance, and transportation