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County employment and wages in Washington showed mixed trends in Q3 2025, as new BLS data reveal gains in tech hubs, slower growth in rural areas, and widening regional disparities.

The U.S. labor market shed 92,000 jobs in February, signaling a potential slowdown in economic momentum and raising fresh concerns among policymakers and investors.

Despite solid headline job gains, key sectors from manufacturing to logistics are slowing hiring. Executives cite weak demand, high costs and uncertainty over interest rates.