Employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment edges up to 4.4% with labor market under pressure

WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment edges up to 4.4% with labor market under pressure.

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