ADP Expects March Payrolls Rose 158,000

March private-sector payrolls are expected to increase 158,000, according to the March ADP National Employment Report.

February's gain of 198,000 jobs was revised up by 39,000 to 237,000, ADP said, while January's 215,000 gain was revised down by 38,000 to 177,000.

The goods-producing sector added 7,000 jobs, while the service-producing sector added 151,000.

By industry, professional/business services added 39,000 jobs, while trade/transportation/utilities added 22,000.

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