ADP employment in the United States changed by 978000 in May, with an expected value of 650000, compared with a previous value of 742000.

ADP employment in the United States rose by 978000 in May, the highest increase since June last year.

Spot gold fell $3 in the short term to $1890.6 an ounce after the data were released. The dollar index DXY rose near 10:00 in the short term and is now at 90.12. Us index futures fell slightly, while Nasdaq futures fell 1.18%.

According to the ADP, employment in the construction sector increased by 65000 in May, compared with an increase of 41000 in April. Manufacturing employment increased by 52000 in May and 55000 in April. Trade / transport / utility employment increased by 118000 in May and 155000 in April. Employment in the financial services sector increased by 20, 000 in May and 11000 in April. Employment in professional / business services increased by 68000 in May and 104000 in April.

Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP, said private sector employment data had improved significantly from recent months, the strongest increase since the early days of the recovery.

Richardson said that while employment among commodity producers was growing steadily, service providers contributed the largest share of the growth, far exceeding the average monthly growth over the past six months. Companies of all sizes have experienced job growth, reflecting the epidemic and improved economic conditions.