US EditionUS job openings rose unexpectedly in April, a sign the American labor market remains resilient
- The U.S. Labor Department revealed that job openings unexpectedly increased to 7.4 million in April 2025, rising from 7.2 million in March.
- This rise occurred despite expectations that job openings would decline to 7.1 million amidst uncertainty from President Donald Trump’s trade wars and economic policies.
- Additional data show layoffs ticked higher, quits fell by 150,000, and hiring increased by 169,000, indicating mixed signals about worker confidence and market strength.
- Openings remain historically high, though down from a peak of 12.1 million in March 2022, while unemployment is expected to hold steady at 4.2%, reflecting a resilient labor market.
- The data imply employers may be cautious but are retaining workers until clearer signs of an economic downturn emerge due to high interest rates and policy uncertainties.
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U.S. job openings rise in April
U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, showing that the labor market remains resilient in the face of uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade wars. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies in April, up from 7.2 million in March. Economists had expected openings…
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U.S. job openings rose in April, signaling resilience in the American labor market
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies in April, up from 7.2 million in March. Economists had expected openings to drift down to 7.1 million.
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