US Private-Sector Hiring Slows in Late February

2026-03-17 12:30 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

US private employers added an average of 9,000 jobs per week in the four weeks ending February 28, 2026, a notable decline from the revised 14,750 jobs per week in the prior period, according to the ADP Research Institute.

The slowdown marks a setback in hiring momentum after several weeks of improvement.



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