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 Prices Climb Near $2,350 Amid Holiday-Thinned Trading READ MORE Gold Prices Steady as Investors Await Key U.S. Employment Data READ MORE ZeroHedge: Time to Bet Against Banks READ MORE Fed’s Kashkari: Public Prefers Recession Over High Inflation READ MORE US Consumers Feel the Pinch as Inflation Concerns Linger READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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