Home Business U.S. services, private payrolls data highlight slowing economy Business U.S. services, private payrolls data highlight slowing economy By Genpie - April 3, 2019 196 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp U.S. services sector activity hit a more than 19-month low in March and private payrolls grew less than expected, underscoring a loss of momentum in the economy that supports the Federal Reserve’s move to suspend interest rate hikes this year.