US private sector adds 90,000
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US private sector adds 90,000 jobs in September, beating expectations

The US labor market is doing better than expected. Employment in the US private sector increased by 90,000 jobs in September, according to figures from payroll administrator ADP.

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Analysts had expected an average of 75,000 new jobs during the month, according to a Bloomberg compilation of forecasts.

In August, 36,000 new jobs were created in the sector, according to revised figures from ADP.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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