Castor Maritime Inc. shares fall 2.27% after-hours as U.S. private payrolls drop for the first time in over two years.

Castor Maritime Inc. fell 2.27% in after-hours trading. The decline in stock price may be attributed to the overall economic uncertainty, as indicated by the drop in U.S. private payrolls for the first time in more than two years. This economic uncertainty could have a negative impact on the maritime industry, leading to a decrease in demand for shipping services and potentially affecting Castor Maritime Inc.'s business operations.