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Private companies in the US added 132,000 jobs in August, indicating a slower growth in a tight labour market, a payroll data company said in a report
 "US private sector witnessed slower job growth in August, says report")
Large firms hired 321,000 workers, medium-sized businesses added 46,000, while small companies cut 120,000 employees: Report
 "US private sector adds 247,000 jobs in April; unemployment at 3.6% in March")
Private companies slashed roughly 20 million jobs in March and April last year amid Covid-19 shutdowns
 "US private sector adds 517,000 jobs in March on labour market recovery")
President of US India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF) Mukesh Aghi said the budget is inclusive and policy decisions are encouraging for American companies.
 "US corporate sector hails 'inclusive' Budget, says it will encourage FDIs")
The unemployment rate is forecast to stay steady at the 4.7% recorded a month earlier
 "US private sector adds 263,000 jobs in March: ADP")
The unemployment rate is forecast to tick down to 4.7% from the 4.8% recorded earlier
 "US private sector adds 2,98,000 jobs in February: Report")