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U.S. Job Openings Plummet Amid Economic Slowdown

5/2/2025

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U.S. job openings dropped to 7.19 million in March, indicating an economic slowdown.
Construction job openings fell to 248,000, down from 338,000 last year.
Hiring increased by 41,000, reaching 5.41 million, while total separations decreased to 5.14 million.
The unemployment rate stood at 4.15%, with 7.08 million individuals unemployed.

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Story summary

U.S. job openings dropped to 7.19 million in March, indicating an economic slowdown.
Construction job openings fell to 248,000, down from 338,000 last year.
Hiring increased by 41,000, reaching 5.41 million, while total separations decreased to 5.14 million.
The unemployment rate stood at 4.15%, with 7.08 million individuals unemployed.