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- U.S. job openings fell to 7.1 million in November, the lowest since September 2024.
- Hiring declined to 5.12 million new hires in November, down from 5.37 million in October.
- Despite fewer layoffs, the market remains marked by low hiring and weak job security for current employees.
- In December, private-sector employers added 41,000 jobs, led by health care and leisure sectors, while small firms added 9,000 after losses.
