The U.S. unexpectedly loses 92,000 jobs, adding to worries about the economy

Photo credit: Joseph Fuller via Pexels. Article by Scott Horsley. NPR – March 6, 2026.

The U.S. job market turned weaker last month, dashing hopes for an economic rebound. A report from the Labor Department on Friday shows employers cut 92,000 jobs in February, when economists had expected the U.S. would continue adding jobs, albeit at a sluggish pace. The unemployment rate inched up to 4.4%. […]

Click here to view original web page at www.npr.org