Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June, less than expected, ADP reports
Private sector payrolls grew by 98,000 in June, falling short of the 110,000 jobs expected by analysts. The growth was primarily driven by the education and health services sectors, while other industries showed signs of a slowdown.
Why it matters
This report serves as a key indicator for the broader U.S. labor market and influences expectations for upcoming government nonfarm payroll data.
Companies added slightly fewer workers than expected in June, with hiring targeted heavily toward healthcare-related sectors, ADP reported Wednesday.
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