The US private sector added approximately 109,000 jobs in April, according to figures released moments ago by ADP, following an increase of approximately 61,000 jobs in March. This falls short of expectations, which had anticipated an increase of 118,000 jobs.

In detail, the construction sector added approximately 10,000 jobs, while the manufacturing sector added approximately 2,000. The education and healthcare services sector led the service sector with an increase of 61,000 jobs, followed by the trade, transportation, and utilities sector with 25,000 jobs, and the leisure and hospitality sector with 4,000 jobs.