UPDATED -- The American economy picked up very little steam in the first quarter of the year, recording its weakest reading since the fourth quarter of 2012, according to a new U.S. Commerce Department report released Wednesday.
Economic Watch: December Job Growth Strongest of 2013
Private sector employment increased by 238,000 jobs from November to December, according to the new ADP National Employment Report, making the final month of 2103 the strongest month for job growth last year.