ADP's weekly NER Pulse shows private-sector hiring accelerated for the fifth straight week. The four-week moving average rose to 23,750 jobs per week for the period ending September 19, up from 22,500 the prior week. The data is preliminary and subject to revision. The next NER Pulse is scheduled for October 13.

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