# ADP: Private Sector Adds 44,000 Jobs in July, Missing Expectations

ADP reported that private employers added 44,000 jobs in July, well below economists' forecasts. The weaker-than-expected reading points to a slowing labor market. This could put pressure on the Federal Reserve to consider interest rate cuts.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/private-sector-added-44000-jobs-july-below-expectations-adp-says) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:28:40 GMT