US EditionUS job openings rose unexpectedly in April, a sign the American labor market remains resilient
- The Labor Department reported on Tuesday that U.S. Job openings rose unexpectedly to 7.4 million in April nationwide.
- This increase followed a March total of 7.2 million openings and exceeded economists' forecast of 7.1 million amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
- The number of hires rose by 169 thousand, reaching 5.6 million, while the count of layoffs declined by 196 thousand to 1.79 million, reflecting stable conditions in the labor market.
- Openings remain high historically despite falling from a peak of 12.1 million in March 2022, and the quits rate fell by 150,000 to 3.2 million in April.
- The data suggest the labor market remains resilient, though uncertainty linked to trade policies and high interest rates could affect future hiring.
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