U.S. Economic News

January 6, 2021

U.S. Economic Indicators

The ADP Employment Report shows that private-sector employment unexpectedly decreased by 123,000 jobs in December. The services sector lost 105,000 jobs, while the goods-producing sector lost 18,000 jobs. ADP Report

New factory orders for manufactured goods rose 1.0% in November following a 1.3% (revised) increase in October. New orders excluding transportation were up 0.8%, while new orders for nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft rose 0.5%. Census Bureau Report