US Job Openings Fall as Hiring Stays Muted
The August JOLTS report, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on September 29, showed a labor market still generating openings but converting them into hires at a slower pace. Openings fell by 320,000 to 7.079 million from July, while hires rose by 46,000 to 5.192 million. The pair matters more than either headline: employers still report a substantial stock of vacancies, yet actual hiring flows remain comparatively restrained.
Key Takeaways August job openings fell 320,000 to 7.079 million, according to the BLS release dated September 29, 2026. August hires increased by 46,000 to 5.192 million, leaving openings 1.887 million above hires. The July hires estimate was revised down by 92,0…
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