he US private sector added approximately 98,000 jobs in June, according to figures released moments ago by ADP, after adding around 122,000 jobs in May. This fell short of expectations, which had predicted an increase of 118,000 jobs.

In detail, the natural resources and mining sector lost 5,000 jobs, while the construction sector added approximately 2,000 jobs, and the manufacturing sector added around 5,000 jobs. The education and healthcare services sector led the service sector with an increase of 48,000 jobs, while the trade, transportation, and utilities sector added 15,000 jobs, and the leisure and hospitality sector added 2,000 jobs.