The US Dollar strengthened after private sector employment rose by 122,000 in May, exceeding market expectations of 117,000. U.S. private employers added an average of 29,000 jobs per week for the four weeks ending May 23, 2026. This average slightly decreased to 25,500 jobs per week for the four weeks ending May 30, 2026. These figures provide a chronological overview of the private labor market's performance during the period.
ADP preliminary estimates indicate U.S. private employers added an average of 25,500 jobs per week during the four weeks ending May 30, 2026.
Read the full storyPreliminary ADP data reveals U.S. private employers added an average of 29,000 jobs weekly through late May, offering early insights into labor market resilience.
The US private sector added 122,000 jobs in May, boosting the dollar as markets await the official Nonfarm Payrolls report.