U.S. private employers added an average of 8,250 jobs per week for the four weeks ending July 25, marking the sixth consecutive week of slowing hiring, according to data released today. The figures come from the NER Pulse, a weekly update of ADP's National Employment Report. The preliminary numbers showed a decline from 11,000 jobs added in the four-week period ending July 18 and 14,500 jobs for the period ending July 11, according to the press release statement. The weekly job additions have declined steadily from 30,750 for the four weeks ending June 6. The data is seasonally adjusted and includes a two-week lag to allow for more complete estimates.