Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June, less than expected, ADP reports
Private sector job growth slowed in June as ADP reports 98,000 new positions, falling short of market expectations.
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Private employers added 98,000 jobs during June, according to the ADP National Employment Report. Alongside the hiring data, the report noted that annual pay increased by 4.4%.
Coverage from PR Newswire, KITCO, Yahoo Finance, and CNBC emphasizes that the hiring figures came in lower than anticipated. Financial reporting also highlights market activity, noting that gold prices traded near session highs following the release of the employment figures.
Future reports will determine how these payroll figures align with broader labor market trends. Coverage does not yet specify how these numbers might influence upcoming economic policy or future jobs data releases.
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Quick answers
How many jobs did the private sector add in June?
The private sector added 98,000 jobs in June, according to the ADP National Employment Report.
What was the reported change in annual pay?
Annual pay increased by 4.4% according to the data provided by ADP.
How did the market respond to the jobs data?
Coverage indicates that gold traded near session highs following the report's release.
Coverage (5)
- US June private payrolls growth misses expectations; layoffs decline Reuters · 3h ago
- ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 98,000 Jobs in June; Annual Pay was Up 4.4% PR Newswire · 4h ago
- Gold trades near session highs after ADP says net 98K jobs were added in June KITCO · 4h ago
- Private employers added 98,000 jobs in June, fewer than expected Yahoo Finance · 4h ago
- Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June, less than expected, ADP reports CNBC · 4h ago
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