US EditionUS Job Openings Barely Budged in August at 7.2 Million
Job openings held steady at 7.23 million in August as layoffs fell, reflecting cautious employer behavior amid economic uncertainty, the Labor Department reported.
- U.S. job openings rose slightly to 7.23 million in August from 7.21 million in July, according to the Labor Department.
- Economists had predicted a decrease to 7.1 million job openings last month.
- Job openings have decreased since peaking at 12.1 million in March 2022 due to economic factors.
- Unemployment is reported to be low at 4.3%.
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Job openings barely climb in August amid economic uncertainty
U.S. job openings were essentially unchanged in August amid economic uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade policies and an impending government shutdown. The Labor Department reported on September 30 that job openings blipped up to 7.23 million from 7.21 million in July. Economists had forecast a drop to 7.1 million. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed that layoffs fell in August. But so did the number of …
Moderate job openings, weak hiring underscore labor market stagnation
WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings increased marginally in August while hiring declined, consistent with lackluster labor market conditions that could allow the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again next month despite resilient consumer spending.
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US job openings barely budged in August at 7.2 million
U.S. jobs openings were essentially unchanged million last month amid economic uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade policies and an impending government shutdown.
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