May Job Openings Beat Forecasts at 7.6 Million
TL;DR
U.S. job openings in May rose to 7.6 million, matching April and beating economists’ 7.3 million forecast; gains were led by wholesale trade and accommodations/food services, while healthcare and finance declined. The quits rate held at 1.9%, hires at 3.3%, and layoffs edged up slightly, with rates hovering around 1%–1.2% since mid-2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ JOLTS report.
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