November private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000, led by steep small business job cuts, ADP reports
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The U.S. labor market slowdown intensified in November as private companies cut 32,000 workers, with small businesses hit the hardest, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday.
Larger businesses, entailing companies with 50 or more employees, actually reported a net gain of 90,000 workers. However, establishments with fewer than 50 saw a decline of 120,000.
The ADP report is the last monthly jobs picture the Federal Reserve gets before it meets Dec. 9-10.
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November private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000, led by steep small business job cuts, ADP reports