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US Private Sector Hiring Slows Sharply in August

The ADP employment report shows the private sector added just 38,000 jobs in August, falling short of expectations and recording the slowest growth pace since January.

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cnbcMostly Factual10h ago

Private payrolls rose by 38,000 in August, fewer than expected, ADP reports

Though job creation held positive, August was the smallest gain since January and reflective of a broader slowdown in the labor market.

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globe-and-mailHigh9h ago

U.S. private payrolls growth slows in August, ADP says

Rose by 38,000 jobs last month after an upwardly revised 46,000 in July

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marketwatchMostly Factual10h ago

ADP says businesses create the fewest new jobs in 7 months. Hiring slowed in the summer.

ADP said U.S. businesses created just 36,000 new jobs in august, a second small increase in a row that pointed to a slowdown in hiring during the summer.

By Jeffry Bartash

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YahooMostly Factual10h ago

The private sector added 38,000 jobs last month, missing expectations, ADP says

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seeking-alphaMixed10h ago

Job growth cools more than expected in August: ADP jobs report

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china-dailyLow21h ago

Private survey points to robust August manufacturing activity - China Daily

Private survey points to robust August manufacturing activity  China Daily

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zerohedgeLow10h ago

ADP Reports August Saw Weakest Job Growth Since January, Wage Growth Dips

ADP Reports August Saw Weakest Job Growth Since January, Wage Growth Dips Following a weak JOLTS report (and mixed manufacturing PMI employment reports), ADP was expected to report a modest 47k increase in American jobs in August. It disappointed with only 37K jobs added in August (while July's 44k addition was revised up modestly to 46k)... This is the weakest monthly addition since January. Goods Producers shed jobs at the fastest pace since October... Manufacturing, pro...

By Tyler Durden

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