For January
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The ADP reported that private firms cut 22K jobs in January, which was a better than expected result, and shows that the US labor market continues to improve. It was the smallest drop since February 2008, and December's figure was revised to show a smaller decline that originally reported. 

From the Release: "Nonfarm private employment decreased 22,000 from December 2009 to January 2010 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report®. The estimated change of employment from November to December 2009 was revised by 23,000, from a decline of 84,000 to a decline of 61,000. The January employment decline was the smallest since employment began falling in February of 2008.

January’s ADP Report estimates nonfarm private employment in the service-providing sector increased by 38,000, the second consecutive monthly increase. However, this employment growth was not enough to offset continued losses in the goods-producing sector. Employment in the goods-producing sector declined 60,000, with employment in the manufacturing sector dropping 25,000. The employment decline in the manufacturing sector was the lowest since January of 2008."

For December
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The ADP National Employment Report showed a loss of 84,000 private sector jobs in December. With an added 12,000 jobs, the service-providing sector increased employment for the first time since March, 2008.

From the release: According to Joel Prakken, Chairman of Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC, "Nonfarm private employment decreased 84,000 from November to December 2009 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report. The December employment decline was the smallest since March of 2008. Employment losses are now rapidly diminishing and, if recent trends continue, private employment will begin rising within the next few months."

For November
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From the Release: "Nonfarm private employment decreased 169,000 from October to November 2009 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report®. The estimated change of employment from September to October was revised by 8,000, from a decline of 203,000 to a decline of 195,000. November’s ADP Report estimates nonfarm private employment in the service-providing sector fell by 81,000. Employment in the goods-producing sector declined 88,000, with employment in the manufacturing sector dropping 44,000, the smallest decline since May of 2008.

November was the eighth consecutive month during which the decline in employment was less than in the previous month. Although overall economic activity is stabilizing, employment usually trails economic activity, so it is likely to decline for at least a few more months. "

For October
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From the Release: "Nonfarm private employment decreased 203,000 from September to October 2009 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report®. The estimated change of employment from August to September was revised by 27,000, from a decline of 254,000 to a decline of 227,000.

October was the seventh consecutive month during which the decline in employment was less than in the previous month. Nevertheless, despite recent indications that overall economic activity is stabilizing, employment, which usually trails overall economic activity, is likely to decline for at least a few more months."

For September
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The ADP jobs report disappointed showing more jobs lost than expected, though it was still the lowest amount of jobs lost since July of 2008. The report though will raise questions about the strength of the recovery and cause economists to change some of their forecasts for Friday's Non-farm Payroll release. 

From the Release: "Nonfarm private employment decreased 254,000 from August to September 2009 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report®. The estimated change of employment from July to August was revised by 21,000, from a decline of 298,000 to a decline of 277,000.

September's employment decline was the smallest since July of 2008 and employment losses have diminished significantly over the last two quarters. Nevertheless, employment, which usually trails overall economic activity, is likely to decline for at least several more months, with losses continuing to diminish."

For August
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From the Release: "Nonfarm private employment decreased 298,000 from July to August 2009 on a seasonally adjusted basis... August’s employment decline was the smallest since September of 2008. Employment losses are clearly diminishing. Despite recent indications that overall economic activity is stabilizing, employment, which usually trails overall economic activity, is still likely to decline for at least several more months, albeit at a diminishing rate.

August’s ADP Report estimates nonfarm private employment in the service-providing sector fell by 146,000. Employment in the goods-producing sector declined 152,000, with employment in the manufacturing sector dropping 74,000, its smallest monthly decline since July of 2008."

US companies shed more jobs than was expected, though the rate of firings is slowing. It shows that employers have not gained enough confidence to stop shedding jobs, but at the same time one must realize that it takes a long time for such a large economy as the US to turn from recession to recovery. That makes employment figures lagging indicators. Also, uncertainty about the strength and sustainability of the recovery will keep a lid on companies taking on new employees. The US unemployment rate has climbed to 9.4% and is expected to increase to 9.5% in Friday's non-farm payroll release.

For July
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From the Release: "July’s employment decline was the smallest since October of 2008 and continues the notable improvement between the first and second quarters of 2009. Nevertheless, despite recent indications that overall economic activity is stabilizing, employment, which usually trails overall economic activity, is likely to decline for at least several more months, albeit at a diminishing rate."

For June
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From the Release: "Nonfarm private employment decreased 473,000 from May to June 2009 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report®. The estimated change of employment from April to May was revised by 47,000, from a decline of 532,000 to a decline of 485,000.

Monthly employment losses in April, May, and June averaged 492,000. This is a notable improvement over the first three months of the year, when monthly losses averaged 691,000. Nevertheless, despite some recent indications that economic activity is stabilizing, employment, which usually trails overall economic activity, is likely to decline for at least several more months, although perhaps not as rapidly as during the last six months.

June’s ADP Report estimates nonfarm private employment in the service-providing sector fell by 223,000. Employment in the goods-producing sector declined 250,000, with employment in the manufacturing sector dropping 146,000, its fortieth consecutive monthly decline."

For May
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From the Release: "Nonfarm private employment decreased 532,000 from April to May 2009 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report®. The estimated change of employment from March to April was revised by 54,000, from a decline of 491,000 to a decline of 545,000.

Monthly employment losses in April and May averaged 539,000. This is a notable improvement over the first three months of the year, when monthly losses averaged 691,000. Nevertheless, despite some recent indications that economic activity is stabilizing, employment, which usually trails overall economic activity, is likely to decline for at least several more months, although perhaps not as rapidly as during the last six months."