Private businesses in the United States added 104,000 jobs in July 2025, the strongest gain since March and well above market expectations of a 75,000 increase. The report followed a downwardly revised loss of 23,000 jobs in June, signaling a rebound in labor market momentum. The service-providing sector contributed 74,000 jobs, led by strong gains in leisure and hospitality (+46,000), financial activities (+28,000), and trade, transportation, and utilities (+18,000). However, education and health services posted a sharp decline, shedding 38,000 jobs. Meanwhile, the goods-producing sector added 31,000 jobs, supported by growth in construction (+15,000), natural resources and mining (+9,000), and manufacturing (+7,000).