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Private Sector Job Growth Slows in June

Updated 2026-07-01 12:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The U.S. private sector added 98,000 jobs in June, the weakest increase in three months. While the labor market is improving, job growth remains sluggish.

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Businesses add 98,000 jobs in June, ADP says. Labor market on the mend, but it’s still not great.

Increase in private-sector hiring in June is the weakest in three months

2026-07-01 12:26 UTC