US job openings fall sharply

U.S. job openings fall to 7.5 million in December, lowest since September
Available jobs in the United States in December dropped their lowest total since September, according to the new Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey released by the Labor Department on Tuesday.
Job openings fall in December
Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), job openings dropped to 7.6 million in December, down nearly half a million from November's 8.1 million. Attention now turns to the January jobs report due out this Friday as economists figure out how the latest macroeconomic data and the Trump administration's policies fit into their labor market forecasts.
US job openings fall to 7.6 million in December, suggesting the job market is slowing but healthy
U.S. job openings fell in December, a sign that the labor market is cooling but still healthy.
Breaking: US JOLTS Job openings decline to 7.6 million in December vs. 8 million forecast
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) will be released on Tuesday by the United States (US) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The publication will provide data about the change in the number of job openings in December, alongside the number of layoffs and quits.
U.S. Job Openings Pull Back Much More Than Expected In December
The Labor Department released a report on Tuesday showing job openings U.S. fell by much more than expected in the month of December.
US job openings decline as labor market steadily slows
U.S. job openings fell by the most in 14 months in December, but steady hiring and low layoffs suggested the labor market was not abruptly slowing down and that the Federal Reserve probably can hold off on cutting interest rates until at least June.
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US Job Openings Fall to 7.6 Million in December, Suggesting Job Market Is Slowing but Healthy
December job openings fall to 7.6 million, signaling a cooling yet healthy labor market as the Fed navigates economic uncertainties ...