# ADPBeatsExpectationsRateCutPushedBack

The U.S. added 109,000 private sector jobs in April, beating expectations of 99,000 and hitting a 15-month high. Gains were led by education and healthcare, with both small and large businesses hiring, though manufacturing and construction remained weak. Meanwhile, March PCE inflation rose to 3.5% year-over-year, the highest since June 2023, driven largely by energy prices. With inflation rebounding and the labor market holding up, market expectations for a Fed rate cut this year have cooled significantly. Barclays now projects the next cut may not come until March 2027. Tightening macro liquidity is becoming a key headwind for crypto markets.