Jobs Report Shows DOGE Cuts Beginning to Take Effect
Unemployment remained low as the U.S. continued to add jobs in February, while the effects of DOGE layoffs started to emerge.
The US economy added 151,000 jobs in February in first full jobs report under Trump’s second term
Employment growth rebounded in February as the US economy added 151,000 jobs, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday.
February jobs report: U.S. adds 151,000 jobs, but Trump tumult to weigh on hiring plans
The U.S. economy has gotten off to a rocky start in 2025 — and President Donald Trump's rapid-fire announcements on tariffs, spending cuts and mass federal layoffs are adding to the tumult. Investors are looking for signs in the February jobs report on how the labor market is holding up.
Jobs report is steady, but impact of federal cutbacks and tariffs looms
U.S. employers added 151,000 jobs in February, the first full month under the new Trump administration, the Labor Department reported on Friday. The gain extended a streak of job growth to 50 months. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly, to 4.1%, from 4% in January.
Stocks falter over February jobs report. Did DOGE impact hiring?
All eyes are on the February jobs report, which comes just after the start of massive federal job cuts under the Trump administration.
Employment Report: 151K Jobs Added In February, Fewer Than Expected
The latest employment report showed that 151,000 jobs were added in February, falling short of the expected 159,000.
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Ahead of the first jobs report under Trump 2.0, the byword is “uncertainty”
Many of the federal layoffs executed by DOGE happened to late in the month to be included in February jobs report.
Traders Brace for Big Market Swings After Jobs Report
Investors expect a big stock-market move after the February jobs report is released Friday morning. Pricing in the options ...
Watch: President Trump Speaks About February Jobs Report
Update: The remarks are no longer expected to be played live, but will be recorded and released shortly. President Trump is ...
U.S. adds 151,000 jobs, short of expectations, as federal workforce shrinks
Unemployment ticked up slightly and the government shed 10,000 employees as DOGE’s job-slashing efforts and Trump’s economic ...
Jobs Report, Powell Speech: Tariffs Aside, Here's What to Watch Thursday, Friday
With President Trump's tariff policies stoking concerns about stagflation, investors are scrambling to update their outlooks ...
The US economy added 151,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%
The February jobs report comes as the Trump administration continues large-scale layoffs of government workers.
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The pivotal February jobs report is out Friday. Here's what to expect
Economists expect growth of 170,000 jobs, up from 143,000 in January ... Statistics releases its February nonfarm payrolls report Friday at 8:30 ET. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect ...
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge up after jobs report, with Powell on deck
Wall Street is getting ready for the crucial monthly jobs report amid market uncertainty driven by President Donald Trump's ...