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

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- Published: 2026-03-07T09:00:00-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

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 Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio