In the four weeks ending May 2, 2026, U.S. private employers increased hiring by an average of 42,250 jobs per week, marking a rise for the second consecutive week. This data, based on ADP's National Employment Report Pulse, reflects a strengthening labor market and is seasonally adjusted with a two-week lag for accuracy. These preliminary figures indicate ongoing job growth, which is a positive sign for the economy and may influence future employment and economic policies. The next update will be released on May 27, 2026.
For the four weeks ending June 27, 2026, US private employers added an average of 19,750 jobs per week, marking a slowdown in hiring for the third consecutive week. This data comes from the ADP National Employment Report's weekly update, the NER Puls...
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