Private payrolls rose by 38,000 in August, less than expected, ADP reports

Economy CNBC By CNBC 02 Sep 2026 14:30 1 min read
Private payrolls rose by 38,000 in August, less than expected, ADP reports

Though job creation held positive, August was the smallest gain since January and reflective of a broader slowdown in the labor market.

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