March 4, 2026
United States:
US Companies Added 63,000 Jobs in February, ADP Data Show
US companies added the most jobs since July last month, adding to evidence of some stabilization in the labor market.
Private-sector payrolls increased 63,000 in February after a downward revision to the prior month, according to ADP Research data out Wednesday.
Europe:
Euro-Zone Unemployment Unexpectedly Declines to Record Low
Unemployment in the euro area unexpectedly dropped to a record low as economic expansion outpaces forecasts.
The jobless rate in the 21-member bloc fell to 6.1% in January from 6.2% December, Eurostat said Wednesday.
Asia:
Ueda Says Iran Conflict Could Hit Japan’s Economy Significantly
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warned that the Middle East conflict could have a major impact on the nation’s economy, in comments likely to firm up investor expectations that authorities will hold policy steady when they meet later this month.
“Depending on how the situation unfolds going forward, it could have a significant impact on the global economy and Japan’s economy through channels such as crude oil and other energy prices, as well as international financial markets,” Ueda said Wednesday in response to questions in parliament.
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