Private employers added 90,000 jobs in September, according to ADP, a sharp acceleration from the 36,000 jobs added in August and the strongest month since June. The increase also easily topped economists’ expectations for a 50,000 gain. Why it matters: ...
Private-sector hiring came in weaker than expected in August, adding to signs that the U.S. labor market continues to lose momentum. Why it matters: Private payrolls increased by just 38,000 jobs in August, according to the ADP Employment Report, down ...
Private-sector hiring slowed sharply in July, with employers adding the fewest jobs of the year in a report that could renew concerns about the strength of the labor market. Why it matters: If hiring is beginning to cool meaningfully, the ...