Economists surveyed by Reuters had forecast the ADP National Employment Report would show a gain of 165,000 jobs. December's private payrolls were revised down to an increase of 185,000 from the previously reported 215,000.

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RAY STONE, ECONOMIST

BONDS: U.S. treasuries declined, and the 10-year yield rose at 2.014 percent

GRAPHIC: ADP vs. the U.S. Labor Department: The ADP National Employment Index shows an increase of 192,000 private sector jobs in January - 27,000 more than analysts expect Friday's Labor Department report to show. http://link.reuters.com/fex44t

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