US Job Growth Beats Expectations in February but Unemployment Rises, Wage Growth Slows
- US economy added 275,000 jobs in February, more than expected
- Unemployment rate increased to 3.9%, highest level in 2 years
- Wage growth was lower than anticipated at 0.1% monthly
- Downward revisions showed 167,000 fewer jobs added in Dec & Jan
- Healthcare added the most jobs (67,000), government added 52,000