04.02.2015 14:23:22

U.S. Private Sector Employment Rises Less Than Expected In January

(RTTNews) - Private sector employment in the U.S. rose by less than expected in the month of January, according to a report released by payroll processor ADP on Wednesday.

ADP said private sector employment increased by 213,000 jobs in January following an upwardly revised increase of 253,000 jobs in December.

Economists had expected employment to climb by about 223,000 jobs compared to the addition of 241,000 jobs originally reported for the previous month.