US job openings fall to 7.2 million in March, the lowest level since September

Job vacancies tumble, though layoffs still low

WASHINGTON — Job openings in the United States fell in March as President Donald Trump’s trade wars clouded the economic outlook.

US Job Openings Slide to 6-Month Low, Layoffs Fall

Job vacancies declined sharply in March, but little change in new hires and layoffs signals that the U.S. labor market remains solid. The number of job openings tumbled by 288,000, to 7.192 million, the lowest in six months, according to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last month’s number fell short of the consensus forecast of 7.48 million. Data indicate that the decrease in employment opp…

New Data Provide a Pre-Tariff Snapshot of a Stable but Slowing Labor Market

The labor market remained sound in March, with job openings declining but layoffs remaining near record lows, while rates of new hiring were slow but steady, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday. The numbers from last month are a snapshot of the state of the U.S. economy and labor market before the start of the global trade volatility brought on by President Trump’s tariff campaign. “It reflects a labor market …

U.S. Economy Surpasses Expectations with 228,000 New Jobs in March

The U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs in March, beating forecasts and signaling continued resilience in the labor market, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This strong performance exceeded the consensus estimate of 140,000 jobs and marked a significant jump from the revised February figure of 117,000. Healthcare led job creation, adding 54,000 positions. […]

Why the Job Market Remains Solid, Even as Vacant Positions Hit 5-Month Low

Layoffs are still low, and the number of people leaving their jobs rose in March, which the Labor Department calls signs of confidence in the economy.

U.S. job openings fall to 7.2 million in March, the lowest level since September

Job openings in the United States fell in March as President Donald Trump’s trade wars clouded the economic outlook.U.S. employers posted 7.2 million vacancies in March, down from 7.5 million in February and 8.1 million in March 2024, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. It was the fewest number of openings since September and below the 7.5 million that economists had forecast.