Private sector payrolls grew at the weakest pace in more than 3½ years in August, providing yet another sign of a deteriorating labor market, according to ADP.
August was the weakest month for job growth since January 2021, according to data from the payrolls processing firm.
Still, the ADP data showed that while hiring has slowed considerably, only a few sectors reported actual job losses.
Annual pay increased 4.8% for those who stayed in their jobs, about the same level as July, according to ADP.
The ADP count now tees up the more closely watched nonfarm payrolls report, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release Friday.
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