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Job Openings Rise Amid Declining Layoffs and Quits
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- Job openings remain at 7.23 million, up from 7.21 million in July 2025.
- Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) shows layoffs declined while quits fell, signaling weaker confidence in the labor market.
- Unemployment stands at 4.3%, but hiring remains challenging. Economists predict 50,000 more in September, up from 22,000 in August.
