US Job Openings Rise to a Better-than-Expected 7 Million Despite Sluggish Labor Market

US job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million

U.S. job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected at a time when the American labor market has looked sluggish. The Labor Department said Friday that 6.95 million job postings in January were up from 6.55…

US Job Openings Broadly Picked Up in January, Layoffs Fell

US job openings rose in January and layoffs fell, signaling that demand for workers was improving before the labor market showed fresh signs of weakness.

US Job Openings January Surprise as Labor Demand Jumps

U.S. job openings increased in January while layoffs declined and workers continued to quit jobs at a steady pace, suggesting labor demand remained solid even as hiring activity stayed relatively restrained. Employers posted 6.9 million job openings in January, up from 6.6 million in December and higher than economists’ expectations of about 6.75 million, according to the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey released Friday.…

U.S. job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million

Layoffs fell slightly and the number of Americans quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects — slipped modestly.

Job Openings Rise, Layoffs Fall as Labor Demand Firms

U.S. job openings rose in January while layoffs declined and workers continued to quit jobs at a steady pace, pointing to firm labor demand even as hiring remained restrained.

US Job Openings Unexpectedly Rebound From 5-Year Low in January

The number of job openings in January exceeded expectations, signaling potential renewed demand for labor amid sluggish employment conditions. Job vacancies climbed to 6.94 million, from an upwardly revised 6.55 million in December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said in its delayed report on March 13. This is a sizable rebound from the more than five-year low recorded at the end of last year. January’s gains also topped market estimates, which …