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ADP Jobs Report: Private Sector Adds 62K Jobs, Pay Up 4.5%
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- Apr 3, 2026
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- 259
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Summary
Private hiring came in stronger than expected in the latest ADP Jobs Report—but the details reveal a more uneven economy. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the March ADP Jobs Report, where private sector employers added 62,000 jobs and annual pay rose 4.5%. Most of the job growth came from healthcare and construction, while sectors like manufacturing and transportation saw losses. Small businesses led hiring, while larger companies pulled back. What does that mean for real estate investors? Strong construction hiring could help ease housing supply. But uneven job growth and rising costs may keep inflation elevated—and mortgage rates higher for longer. Kathy explains what this mixed labor market means for home prices, interest rates, and investment strategy moving forward. Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/private-sector-hiring-totaled-62000-in-march-better-than-expected-adp-says.html