Summary
The ADP jobs report shows that the U.S. private sector lost about 32,000 jobs in September. Some sectors like leisure and hospitality saw job losses, while others like education and health services gained jobs. This report has sparked criticism of President Trump, though experts caution that the ADP data may not be as reliable as the official BLS data.
Key Facts
- The ADP report says the U.S. lost over 30,000 private sector jobs in September.
- The report shows a drop from around 134,558,000 jobs in August to 134,526,000 in September.
- Leisure and hospitality, and professional services saw the biggest job losses.
- Education and health services sectors reported more job openings.
- Some economists warn that ADP's numbers might not match official BLS data.
- Critics of President Trump link the job losses to his policies, though experts caution against drawing conclusions without official data.
- The government shutdown might delay the Bureau of Labor Statistics' official report.
