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ADP Reports U.S. Economy Lost 32,000 Jobs Last Month

HeadlineDec 04, 2025

In labor news, new reporting from the payroll processing firm ADP shows the U.S. economy lost 32,000 jobs last month, led by a drop in small business employment. Most industries laid off workers, with net gains seen only in the hospitality and healthcare sectors. A year ago, the U.S. economy was adding about 200,000 jobs per month; now, it’s had its first three-month decline since the 2020 recession.

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