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 US Wholesale Inflation Hits Annual High, Signaling More Price Hikes Ahead READ MORE Stocks Tumble Following Latest Jobs Report READ MORE Revisiting the 2024 Gold Price Predictions READ MORE Everything's Overvalued: Marc Faber Sees Precious Metals as Safe Haven READ MORE S&P 500 Nears Worst Month in Over a Year as Rising Yields Signal Inflation Concerns READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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