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 Retirement Dreams Fade for Young Americans Amid Economic Challenges READ MORE Dollar strengthens after big shift in global rate outlook READ MORE US debt could balloon past the point of no return in 20 years. Here’s what it could mean and 3 assets investors can use to hedge, according to a Wharton professor. READ MORE The economy might be booming, but housing is in a recession: Top real estate CEO says he’s never seen anything like it in 20 years READ MORE Paul Tudor Jones Sounds Alarm on U.S. Debt Crisis READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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