The ADP Employment Change 4-week average came in at 7,750 in the period ending January 3, 2026, down slightly from 8,000 in the previous period.
Job gains edged down for a third consecutive week, signaling a gradual loss of momentum in private-sector hiring.
Market reaction
The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains on the defensive on Tuesday, down 0.45% at 96.60. Meanwhile, EUR/USD gains 0.40% to 1.1930, reaching its highest level since June 2021.
Economic Indicator
ADP Employment Change 4-week average
The preliminary ADP weekly estimate, released by Automatic Data Processing Inc, provides a four-week moving average of the latest total private-employment change in the US. Generally, a rise in the indicator has positive implications for consumer spending and stimulates economic growth. Therefore, a high reading is traditionally seen as bullish for the US Dollar (USD), while a low reading is seen as bearish.
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Last release:
Tue Jan 27, 2026 13:15
Frequency:
Weekly
Actual:
7.75K
Consensus:
–
Previous:
8K
Source:
ADP Research Institute
Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/adp-employment-change-reveals-continued-slowdown-in-private-sector-hiring-202601271327
