Job openings rose by 8,000 to 8.756 million in September, slightly higher than forecasted. … READ MORE >
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Job openings inch down as economy stays on track for a soft landing
Job openings cooled in back-to-back months to 8.86 million in January with December’s figure revised down to 8.89 million from 9.03 million previously, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. … READ MORE >
Strong job openings and consumer confidence point to robust employment gains
Job openings inched up to more than 9 million, surpassing expectations and reflecting strong demand in December. … READ MORE >
Job openings fall to lowest level since 2021, signaling Fed pivot
With 8.7 million job openings in October, the vacancies-to-unemployed ratio has fallen to 1.34, only slightly higher than the pre-pandemic average of around 1.24 … READ MORE >
Job openings top estimates amid sharp drop in manufacturing
Job openings edged up in September as labor demand remained strong while the manufacturing sector declined at a faster rate than expected. … READ MORE >
Job openings surge unexpectedly in August
Job openings defied expectations in August, rising to 9.6 million, mostly from a sharp increase of 409,000 in professional and business services. … READ MORE >
Job openings drop to lowest in more than two years
Job openings fell to 8.8 million in July, staying under 9 million for the first time since March 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday. … READ MORE >
Strong economic data signals another rate hike in July
A series of economic reports released on Thursday showed a much more resilient economy than expected heading into a crucial period when the Federal Reserve is on the verge of hiking interest rates again. … READ MORE >
Job openings exceed 10 million as labor market imbalance widens
With 10.1 million job vacancies in April, the openings-to-unemployed ratio—a proxy for labor demand and supply mismatches—surged to 1.79 from 1.64 previously. … READ MORE >
Job openings fell in March as the labor market softened
Job openings fell to 9.6 million in March from almost 10 million in February, a clear sign that the labor market is softening as the economy slows down. … READ MORE >