U.S. Private Sector Adds 155,000 Jobs in March, Surpassing Expectations: ADP Report

The U.S. private sector demonstrated robust growth in March 2025, adding 155,000 jobs, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report. This figure surpassed economists' expectations, signaling a strong labor market despite ongoing economic uncertainties related to tariff discussions.

ADP's report highlighted that businesses across various sectors continued to boost hiring, with significant job gains observed in leisure and hospitality, construction, and trade/transportation/utilities. This growth comes at a time when the U.S. economy faces challenges from international trade policies, yet the labor market remains resilient.

The increase in private payrolls is a positive indicator for the overall economy, suggesting that companies are confident in their future prospects. This development could influence the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates as they monitor employment data closely.

• ADP
• March 2025
• United States

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