US Private-Sector Hiring Surges in March

2026-04-07 12:36 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

US private employers added an average of 26,000 jobs per week in the four weeks ending March 21, 2026, according to the ADP Research Institute, a significant jump from the 15,250 weekly jobs created in the previous period.

This marks the third consecutive week of hiring growth, with job creation reaching its highest level since weekly records began in September 2025.

The data signals a robust rebound in the labor market.



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