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U.S. job openings drop to 3-month low in July

Job openings in the U.S. declined to their lowest point in three months, signaling a potential slowdown in hiring momentum.

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The short version

U.S. job openings fell to a three-month low in July. The decline follows a period of stronger hiring and openings in the spring.

Job openings in the U.S. dropped to their lowest level in three months in July.2 The decline in job openings follows a period of stronger hiring and increased openings during the spring.2 An exodus of older and foreign-born workers from the labor force is expected to reshape the U.S. employment landscape.1

Why it matters

  • Job openings are a measure of the number of positions employers are actively seeking to fill.2

  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases monthly reports on job openings and labor turnover, known as the JOLTS report.2

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