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Will Decline in Job Openings Lead to Cautious Spending by Consumers?
Economy // February 05, 2025

A report this week that job openings slipped in December, right at a time when a steady number of employees were leaving the workforce, poses the question as to whether there might be an imbalance looming in the job market — where the trend is...

As Hiring Stalls, Will Consumers Pull Back on Spending?
Economy // January 07, 2025

Job openings were up in November, but so were layoffs, and the pace of quitting fell too … all of which, for November’s government data, point to some uncertainty in the labor market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

US Job Openings Flat as Fewer Workers Quit
Economy // January 30, 2024

If you’re hesitating about leaving your job, you aren’t alone these days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Job Openings Drop to 2021 Levels as Hiring Slows
Economy // December 05, 2023

New data from the U.S. Labor Department shows job openings at their lowest level in more than two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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US Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Job Openings Drop

July 29, 2025
The U.S. labor market maintained stability in June, though signals of cooling are emerging amid shifting sectoral dynamics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

US Job Openings Flat as Fewer Workers Quit

January 30, 2024
If you’re hesitating about leaving your job, you aren’t alone these days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Job Openings Drop to 2021 Levels as Hiring Slows

December 05, 2023
New data from the U.S. Labor Department shows job openings at their lowest level in more than two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...