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US job data: Private sector sheds 32,000 jobs in September; ADP report shows slowdown despite wage growth

The US private sector unexpectedly shed 32,000 jobs in September, according to ADP, defying analysts’ growth expectations. Significant losses occurred in leisure, professional services, and financial activities, reflecting cautious employer hiring despite robust economic growth. Salaries increased 4.5% year-on-year, with pay gains for job-switchers slowing. This report emerges as the Federal Reserve closely monitors the labour market amid employment concerns.
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