Informe de empleo de EE.UU.: nóminas de febrero caen 92.000 en medio de la desaceleración

El informe de empleo de febrero de 2026 de la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales reveló una caída de 92.000 en las nóminas no agrícolas —la segunda peor caída mensual en tres años—, revirtiendo el aumento revisado de 126.000 de enero y extendiendo la desaceleración desde el incremento de 50.000 de diciembre. Publicado el 7 de marzo, los datos mostraron un aumento de 0,1 puntos porcentuales en el desempleo en un mercado laboral de baja contratación y bajos despidos.

Esta caída aumenta la incertidumbre en el panorama económico y de políticas, en contraste con las recientes señales de recuperación y complicando las evaluaciones del mercado laboral. El informe subraya los persistentes desafíos en el empleo a pesar de cierta estabilidad.

Artículos relacionados

South Korea's job market surge with 234,000 new jobs contrasted by record-high youth unemployment among 15-29 year olds.
Imagen generada por IA

South Korea adds 234,000 jobs in February; youth unemployment hits 5-year high

Reportado por IA Imagen generada por IA

South Korea added 234,000 jobs in February, marking the fastest on-year growth in five months, though youth employment slumped and construction losses persisted. Youth unemployment for ages 15-29 reached 7.7 percent, the highest for any February since 2021. The total number of employed people rose 0.8 percent to 28.41 million, per Ministry of Economy and Finance data.

Employers in the United States added 178,000 jobs in March, far exceeding economist expectations of 59,000, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent. This rebound followed a weak February, when payrolls dropped by 133,000. The White House highlighted the strong figures on social media.

Reportado por IA

Monthly employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and ADP often show differences in their figures, yet they follow the same direction over extended periods. This alignment provides a reliable view of the US labor market despite short-term variations. Jobs information is key to understanding consumer spending, which drives about two-thirds of the US economy.

The Philippines' unemployment rate surged to 5.8% in January 2026—the highest since June 2022—up sharply from December 2025's 4.4%, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. This affected 2.96 million unemployed Filipinos, with agriculture losing 1.42 million jobs due to weather disturbances.

Reportado por IA

Colombia's unemployment rate fell to 10.9% in January 2026, according to Dane, marking a 0.8 percentage point improvement from January 2025. Andi president Bruce Mac Master questioned the one-point drop in informality and noted that job growth was driven by non-salaried positions.

Existing home sales in the United States fell 3.6% in March after a brief rebound the previous month. The National Association of Realtors reported a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million units, the lowest since last June. NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun attributed the slowdown to lower consumer confidence and softer job growth.

Reportado por IA

DANE director Piedad Urdinola clarified discrepancies between her agency's employment figures and those from Ugpp, citing different sources and methodologies. This follows criticism from Andi, which claims half a million formal jobs lost since 2023. DANE measures the labor market through direct surveys, while Andi relies on social security contributors.

 

 

 

Este sitio web utiliza cookies

Utilizamos cookies para análisis con el fin de mejorar nuestro sitio. Lee nuestra política de privacidad para más información.
Rechazar