ROSELAND, N.J. — Companies in the US private sector added only 38,000 jobs in May, according to ADP’s employment report released Wednesday.

The reading was a shock to analysts, who had expected a gain near 175,000 jobs.

According to ADP, the goods-producing sector lost 10,000 jobs in May following six months of gains, while manufacturing employment fell 9,000 after seven consecutive monthly increases.

The service sector added 48,000 jobs, ADP stated.

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