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ADP June private payrolls miss forecasts, rise 98,000
economy20 days ago

ADP June private payrolls miss forecasts, rise 98,000

US private employers added 98,000 jobs in June per ADP, well below economists’ forecast of about 120,000. Growth was mainly in education and health services, with the financial activities sector adding around 14,000. The official government payroll report due later this week is expected to show roughly 115,000 jobs, a moderation from May but still strong enough to keep unemployment from rising. Layoffs fell this week, and job openings data offered mixed signals, suggesting overall hiring remains soft.

ADP June payroll growth slows to 98,000, led by healthcare and education
economy20 days ago

ADP June payroll growth slows to 98,000, led by healthcare and education

ADP reported June private payrolls rose 98,000, below May’s 122,000 and the 110,000 forecast, with 48,000 of the gains coming from education and health services and almost all of the rest in services; leisure and hospitality added just 2,000. Wage growth stayed at 4.4% for those who stayed and 6.6% for job switchers, with hiring concentrated among small firms (under 50 employees). The reading provides a preview of the upcoming BLS nonfarm payrolls release.

April private payrolls rise 109,000, led by education and health services
business2 months ago

April private payrolls rise 109,000, led by education and health services

ADP reported private payrolls rose 109,000 in April, beating forecasts with gains concentrated in education and health services (61,000) and trade/transport/utilities (25,000); construction added 10,000. The report signals a steady labor market in a low-hire/low-fire environment and suggests limited impact on Fed rate expectations, ahead of Friday’s government payrolls release.

ADP: February private payrolls rise 63,000, led by health services and construction
economy4 months ago

ADP: February private payrolls rise 63,000, led by health services and construction

Private employers added 63,000 jobs in February per ADP, topping the downwardly revised 11,000 in January and beating expectations. Hiring was concentrated in education and health services (58,000) and construction (19,000), with most other sectors flat. Wages rose 4.5% for stayers and 6.3% for job switchers, the smallest gap since ADP began tracking the metric. Job gains were strongest at smaller firms, and breadth remained limited ahead of Friday’s Bureau of Labor Statistics payrolls release.

Tepid January Hiring Signals a Slow Start for 2026
economy5 months ago

Tepid January Hiring Signals a Slow Start for 2026

ADP data show January private payrolls up just 22,000, well below forecasts of ~45,000 and December's revised 37,000; gains were led by a 74,000 increase in education and health services, with other sectors mostly flat or shrinking and wage growth about 4.5% for retained workers. The closely watched BLS nonfarm payrolls release is delayed by a partial government shutdown.

US Private Payrolls Fall by 32,000 in November Amid Small Business Job Losses
economy7 months ago

US Private Payrolls Fall by 32,000 in November Amid Small Business Job Losses

US private payrolls declined by 32,000 in November mainly due to small business layoffs, but this may not reflect the overall labor market health, as government data shows low layoffs and the ADP report's reliability is questionable. Import prices remained unchanged in September, with tariffs and currency fluctuations influencing costs. The upcoming official employment report is delayed, and Federal Reserve rate decisions may be influenced by these mixed signals.

Private Payrolls Decline in November, Sparking Market Volatility
business7 months ago

Private Payrolls Decline in November, Sparking Market Volatility

The ADP jobs report showed an unexpected decline of 32,000 private-sector jobs in November, raising questions about the labor market amid the government shutdown, and supporting the case for a Federal Reserve rate cut. Despite the report, markets remain optimistic about a rate cut, with the S&P 500 slightly lower after initial gains, and the official government jobs report delayed until mid-December.

"Stocks Mixed Amid Economic Uncertainty and Jobs Data"
finance2 years ago

"Stocks Mixed Amid Economic Uncertainty and Jobs Data"

Stock futures remained nearly flat as investors awaited private payroll data and analyzed recent corporate earnings. Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures each rose around 0.1%. Notable after-hours stock movements included Hewlett Packard Enterprise climbing over 16% and CrowdStrike jumping nearly 7% on strong earnings. Upcoming labor market data, including the ADP report and jobless claims, are key focuses for traders.

"ADP Reports Weaker-Than-Expected Growth with 140,000 Private-Sector Jobs Added in February"
economics2 years ago

"ADP Reports Weaker-Than-Expected Growth with 140,000 Private-Sector Jobs Added in February"

Private sector job growth in February increased by 140,000, slightly below the expected 150,000, with gains in leisure and hospitality, construction, trade, transportation, and finance. Annual pay for those staying in their jobs rose by 5.1%, the smallest increase since August 2021, potentially indicating receding inflation pressures. ADP's report precedes the Labor Department's official nonfarm payrolls release, with economists expecting Friday's report to show an increase of 198,000.

Private Payrolls in US Fall Short of Expectations, Increasing by 103,000 in November
economy2 years ago

Private Payrolls in US Fall Short of Expectations, Increasing by 103,000 in November

Private sector job creation in the US slowed in November, with companies adding just 103,000 workers, below expectations, according to a report by payrolls processing firm ADP. This is a slight decrease from the downwardly revised 106,000 jobs added in October. The report also revealed that wages showed their smallest growth in over two years, with an annual increase of 5.6%. The leisure and hospitality sector, which had been leading job creation since the pandemic hit, recorded a loss of 7,000 jobs in November. The ADP report comes ahead of the more widely watched nonfarm payrolls count from the Labor Department.

ADP Reports Disappointing September Job Growth, Falls Short of Expectations
economy2 years ago

ADP Reports Disappointing September Job Growth, Falls Short of Expectations

Private payrolls in the US rose by only 89,000 in September, significantly below expectations and indicating a potential loosening of the historically tight labor market. The ADP report also revealed a decline in annual wage growth for the 12th consecutive month. The numbers differ from the government's official count, which will be released on Friday. Job gains were primarily seen in the services sector, with leisure and hospitality contributing the most. Other sectors, such as financial activities, construction, and education and health services, also posted gains, but these were offset by losses in professional and business services, trade, transportation, and utilities, and manufacturing.

US Labor Market Continues to Show Strength Despite Challenges
business3 years ago

US Labor Market Continues to Show Strength Despite Challenges

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased modestly last week, pointing to continued labor market tightness that could push the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates elevated. Labor market resilience was underscored by other data on Thursday showing private payrolls increased more than expected in May, boosted by hiring in the leisure and hospitality industry as well as the natural resources and construction sectors.

US Job Market Continues to Show Strong Growth in May and April
business3 years ago

US Job Market Continues to Show Strong Growth in May and April

Private payrolls in the US rose by 278,000 in May, surpassing expectations and taking payroll growth so far in 2023 to 1.09 million, according to a report by payroll processing firm ADP. The report noted that job gains were concentrated in leisure and hospitality, which added 208,000 positions, and natural resources and mining, which saw a gain of 94,000. However, wage growth slowed, with annual pay up 6.5% in May, down from the 6.7% increase in April.

Private Payrolls Soar in April, Surpassing Expectations
business3 years ago

Private Payrolls Soar in April, Surpassing Expectations

Private payrolls in the US surged by 296,000 in April, beating expectations and marking the highest monthly increase since July 2022, according to payroll processing firm ADP. The gain comes despite Federal Reserve efforts to slow economic growth and tame a powerful labor market that has added more than 800,000 jobs this year. The fastest job growth in April came in leisure and hospitality, followed by education and health services and construction. Annual pay rose 6.7% over the past year, a deceleration from gains that had been consistently coming in above 7%.