U.S. job openings unexpectedly rise by 8.1 million

US Job Openings Rise to 8.1 Million, Defying Expectations
U.S. job openings climbed unexpectedly to 8.1 million in November, the highest since February, defying forecasts of a slight decline, according to the Labor Department's latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).
Job Openings Unexpectedly Rise In November
The latest job openings and labor turnover summary (JOLTS) report showed that job openings unexpectedly rose in November, while hiring and quits slowed.
US job openings surge in November, labor market remains steady
U.S. job openings unexpectedly increased in November while hiring softened, suggesting the labor market continued to slow at a pace that probably does not require the Federal Reserve to be in a rush to cut interest rates.
November job openings up slightly at 8.1 million
Fewer people quit their jobs in November while total job openings in the United States were down more than 800,000 from the same time in 2023, the Labor Department said in their latest report.
US job openings rose unexpectedly to 8.1 million in November, a sign the labor market is resilient
U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in November, showing companies are still looking for workers even as the labor market has cooled overall. Openings rose to 8.1 million in November from 7.8 million in October,
US job openings increase in November; hiring falls
U.S. job openings unexpectedly increased in November, but a softening in hiring pointed to a slowing labor market.
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The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data paints a mixed picture of the labor market, with more job openings but fewer hirings. Mizuho Financial Group US chief economist Steven Ricchiuto joins Wealth with Brad Smith to share his outlook for the US economy and labor market during President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly to 8.1 Million in Resilient Labor Market
Ahead of hiring numbers due out Friday, the Labor Department said the November jump in job openings, up from 7.8 million the month before, shows companies still need workers.
US Job Openings Rise to Six-Month High on Business Services
US job openings rose to a six-month high in November, boosted by a jump in business services while other industries showed more mixed demand for workers.
November Job Openings Rise, Layoffs Edge Higher
US job openings increased in November to the highest level in six months while layoffs rose marginally, government data showed Tuesday. Vacancies rose to 8.1 million as of the last day of November from October's upwardly revised 7.
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