The prior reading of 24,750 had been revised downward from an initial report of 26,000 jobs per week. These figures track high frequency shifts in the domestic labor market to provide a more immediate look at hiring trends than monthly reports.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Weekly Private Hiring Average Falls to 18.5K
US Markets11 hours ago
The velocity of employment growth retreated across the country through early October. ADP reported that private sector employers added an average of 18,500 jobs per week for the four weeks ending Oct 3, a pullback from the previous four week average of 24,750. This decline indicates a 29% slowdown in hiring momentum for the period.
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