In December, U.S. private sector employment registered a smaller-than-anticipated increase, according to a report from payroll processor ADP released on Wednesday.
The report detailed that private sector jobs rose by 122,000 in December, following a rise of 146,000 in November. Economists had projected an increase of 140,000 jobs for the month.
ADP noted that hiring showed a slowdown across several industries, with employment in the manufacturing sector experiencing its third consecutive month of reduction.
Nela Richardson, ADP's Chief Economist, remarked, "In the closing month of 2024, the labor market experienced a slowdown, characterized by more moderate growth in hiring and pay."
The report also highlighted a deceleration in annual pay growth for individuals remaining in their jobs, which slowed to 4.6 percent in December—the lowest since July 2021. Additionally, the year-over-year pay growth for those changing jobs was 7.1 percent in December, slightly down from November's figures.
Looking ahead, this Friday, the Labor Department is set to release its more comprehensive monthly employment report, covering both public and private sector jobs.
Current economic forecasts predict a December increase of 154,000 in overall employment, following a significant rise of 227,000 in November. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate is anticipated to remain steady at 4.2 percent.
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The report detailed that private sector jobs rose by 122,000 in December, following a rise of 146,000 in November. Economists had projected an increase of 140,000 jobs for the month.
ADP noted that hiring showed a slowdown across several industries, with employment in the manufacturing sector experiencing its third consecutive month of reduction.
Nela Richardson, ADP's Chief Economist, remarked, "In the closing month of 2024, the labor market experienced a slowdown, characterized by more moderate growth in hiring and pay."
The report also highlighted a deceleration in annual pay growth for individuals remaining in their jobs, which slowed to 4.6 percent in December—the lowest since July 2021. Additionally, the year-over-year pay growth for those changing jobs was 7.1 percent in December, slightly down from November's figures.
Looking ahead, this Friday, the Labor Department is set to release its more comprehensive monthly employment report, covering both public and private sector jobs.
Current economic forecasts predict a December increase of 154,000 in overall employment, following a significant rise of 227,000 in November. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate is anticipated to remain steady at 4.2 percent.
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