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.

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 …

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.

US job openings reach 7.2M in March, below estimates

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US 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.