Track US ADP Weekly Employment Change to gauge consumer spending, a key economic activity driver.
Job creation serves as a key indicator of consumer spending, which significantly influences overall economic activity. This data, derived from a rolling four-week average of high-frequency private-sector employment, is typically more volatile than the monthly ADP Employment Report. The release is omitted during weeks that coincide with the publication of the ADP report. The data source was first introduced in October 2025.
What it Measures
The estimated average weekly change in the number of employed individuals over the past four weeks, excluding the agricultural sector and government jobs.
Usual Effect
'Actual' figures exceeding 'Forecast' are considered favorable for the currency.
Source & Frequency
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (latest release) - https://adpemploymentreport.com/ • Released weekly, on the first Tuesday approximately two weeks after the completion of the rolling four-week period.
How Data is Derived
ADP analyzes payroll data from more than 26 million workers to derive employment growth estimations
Also Known As
NER Pulse
Acronym
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), National Employment Report (NER)