Only +38K new private-sector jobs were filled for August -- below the +47K anticipated and the unrevised +44K from the prior month.
Private payrolls rose by 38,000 in August according to ADP research. Economists expected a gain of 47,000.
After seeing significant selling pressure since the start of the week, the gold market is trying to find some solid ground as the private sector created fewer jobs than expected in August.
ADP said U.S. businesses created just 36,000 new jobs in august, a second small increase in a row that points to a slowdown in hiring during the summer.
Oil prices are back up per barrel, and bond yields continue to tick higher.
ADP (ADP) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Adelphi Metals Inc. (CSE:ADP), the mineral exploration company, has identified copper at eight separate locations during summer fieldwork at its Brady project in Ontario. Geological crews observed iron-rich rocks and copper-bearing minerals across several target areas, supporting the company's interpretation of a single interconnected mineral system.
With the 10-Year Treasury yielding 4.74% as of August 21, 2026, the bar for owning dividend equities has risen.
ADP's 13.4% monthly gain reflects stronger profitability, innovation initiatives, solid liquidity and a consistent commitment to shareholder returns.
Income investors chasing yield often overlook the quieter compounders: companies that have raised dividends for a quarter century or longer through recessions, pandemics, and rate cycles.
Since May, Automatic Data Processing has outperformed the S&P 500 index by a wide margin. The integration of AI-powered tools like ADP Assist is reshaping client retention/operational efficiency, and the enterprise HCM offering called Lyric is gaining meaningful traction in the upmarket space. The company's net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio was roughly 0.1x in FY 2026, which supports its AA- S&P credit rating with a stable outlook.
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