U.S. Services Sector, Private Payrolls Growth Slows

Reuters, Dec. 4, 2019–Lucia Mutikani
The continued manufacturing slump and second straight monthly drop in construction outlays tempered growth expectations for the fourth quarter, which had been boosted by a rush of upbeat reports on the trade deficit, housing and business investment. Still, the economy appears to be growing at a moderate pace rather than stalling.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy-adp/u-s-services-sector-private-payrolls-growth-slow-idUSKBN1Y81Q8