Private companies in the U.S. added more jobs than anticipated in July, according to data released Wednesday by payroll processing firm ADP.
The report showed private sector employment increased by 104,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a revised loss of 23,000 jobs in June. The figures surpassed economists’ expectations, which called for a gain of 78,000 jobs, compared to the initially reported drop of 33,000 in June.
Commenting on the data, ADP’s chief economist Dr. Nela Richardson noted, “Our hiring and pay data are broadly indicative of a healthy economy. Employers have grown more optimistic that consumers, the backbone of the economy, will remain resilient.”
In a separate update, the Commerce Department reported that the U.S. economy showed stronger-than-expected growth in the second quarter of 2025.
According to the report, real GDP grew at an annualized rate of 3.0%, recovering from a 0.5% decline in the first quarter. Analysts had predicted a 2.5% increase.
The agency attributed the improved performance mainly to higher consumer spending and a decline in imports, which are deducted when calculating gross domestic product.
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