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Private companies added just 44,000 workers in July, below expectations, ADP reports

Wednesday, August 5, 2026


Private companies added 44,000 workers in July according to ADP, a payroll processing firm. Most job growth occurred in the health care sector. The figure was below economist expectations for the month.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/private-companies-added-just-44000-workers-in-july-below-expectations-adp-reports.html

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