US private sector job growth in June fell short of expectations, adding only 98,000 positions. This marks a slowdown from May's figures, with mixed industry performances. While finance and information sectors saw gains, leisure and hospitality hiring remained sluggish for the sixth consecutive month. This trend suggests a cooling job market, with economists closely watching upcoming official reports.

Nearly half of all job creation for private employers last month came from the education and health services sector.

US private sector job growth in June fell short of expectations, adding only 98,000 positions. This marks a slowdown from May's figures, with mixed industry performances. While…