$ADA After the release, the dollar, which was under moderate pressure, accelerated its decline. The USD index crashed to new 4-month lows, losing the 105.00 mark. Quotes touched 104.85 for the first time since November 8, and at the time of writing at 16:30 MSK, it was trading at 104.94, down 0.58%.

"Uncertainty in policy and slowing consumer spending could have led to layoffs or a slowdown in hiring last month," said ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson. "Our data, combined with other recent indicators, point to employers' hesitation in hiring as they assess the economic situation ahead."