U.S. private employers added 8,250 jobs weekly on average, marking a six-week hiring slowdown.

For the four weeks ending July 25, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 8,250 jobs per week, according to ADP's National Employment Report Pulse. This figure shows a continued slowdown in hiring for the sixth consecutive week, down from a peak of 35,750 weekly jobs added in early May. The data is seasonally adjusted and reflects real-time employment trends with a two-week lag. This trend suggests a cooling labor market, which investors and policymakers will watch closely for implications on economic growth and monetary policy decisions.