FX.co ★ US Private Hiring Slows Slightly Toward Year-End

According to ADP Research, U.S. private employers added an average of 8,000 jobs per week over the four weeks ending December 27, 2025. This represents a decline from the previous period's average gain of 11,250 jobs. Although this period marked the sixth consecutive instance of job growth, the pace of hiring slowed as the year drew to a close, with the final week of 2025 reflecting a slight deceleration.