Private payrolls rose 41,000 in December, slightly below expectations, ADP says

Private payrolls rose 41,000 in December, slightly below expectations, ADP says

A “Join Our Team” flyer at the Appalachian State University internship and job fair in Boone, North Carolina, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Allison Joyce | Bloomberg | Getty Images Private sector job creation turned positive in December though at a bit softer pace than expected, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. Companies added … Read more

Here’s how AI could influence the Fed’s economic outlook

Here’s how AI could influence the Fed’s economic outlook

Members of the Federal Reserve rate-setting committee say they are factoring increased labor productivity into their economic forecasts as artificial intelligence technology becomes more widely adopted. Fed Chair Jerome Powell addressed this topic in his December news conference, saying that in past technology waves “there’s always been more work and higher productivity and incomes have … Read more

November private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000, led by steep small business job cuts, ADP reports

November private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000, led by steep small business job cuts, ADP reports

A hiring sign is displayed in the window of a business in Manhattan on Nov. 27, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The U.S. labor market slowdown intensified in November as private companies cut 32,000 workers, with small businesses hit the hardest, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. With worries intensifying … Read more

Delayed September report shows U.S. added 119,000 jobs, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.4%

Delayed September report shows U.S. added 119,000 jobs, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.4%

The U.S. economy added substantially more jobs than expected in September, according to a long-awaited report Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 119,000 in the month, up from the 4,000 jobs lost in August following a downward revision. The Dow Jones consensus estimate for September was 50,000. The July total … Read more

‘Ghost job’ postings are adding another layer of uncertainty to the stalling jobs picture

‘Ghost job’ postings are adding another layer of uncertainty to the stalling jobs picture

Job seekers attend the Mega JobNewsUSA South Florida Job Fair held in the Amerant Bank Arena on September 25, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Judging by current data, you’d think there’s literally a job out there for anyone who wants one. Looking deeper under the hood, though, tells a different story. … Read more