ADP Reports Slight Miss in Private Sector Job Growth for February In February, private sector employment experienced a modest uptick with 140,000 new jobs added, slightly under the anticipated 150,000, according to ADP. This growth represents an improvement from January’s revised figure of 111,000. The leisure and hospitality sector was the leading contributor, adding 41,000 jobs, followed by construction with 28,000, and trade, transportation, and utilities with 24,000. This report serves as a precursor to the more comprehensive nonfarm payroll figures from the Labor Department, expected to be released on Friday. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Gold holds steady as geopolitical risks counter rate cut concerns READ MORE Layoffs rise to the highest for any February since 2009, Challenger says READ MORE ECB Resists Market Pressure for Interest Rate Cuts READ MORE Gold Retreats from All-Time Highs as Traders Eye UpcomingU.S. Inflation Data READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment