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

Reported by CNBC Economy · Published 5 Aug 2026, 8:29 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

Hiring at private companies slowed considerably in July, with most of the job growth coming health care.

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

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