
US Private Sector Jobs Increase by 42,000 in October, Surpassing Expectations
In October, private companies in the U.S. added only 42,000 jobs, indicating continued labor market tightness amid a government shutdown that has delayed official employment data. The ADP report shows modest job growth, with notable declines in leisure and hospitality, and highlights concerns about small business employment and consumer resilience. Major companies are also reducing jobs, and the lack of official data complicates economic assessment.











