💨 Abstract

In September 2025, private sector job losses in the U.S. surged, complicating economic assessments due to a government shutdown. ADP reported a loss of 32,000 private sector jobs, with small businesses and sectors like professional services and leisure hardest hit. The healthcare sector saw some hiring. ADP's data, while not always correlating with official figures, suggests a slowing job market.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff