BREAKING: U.S. Job Openings Jump by 333,000 to 7.52 Million, Highest Since Early 2025

U.S. job openings surged by 333,000 in September to 7.52 million, marking the third-highest reading since November 2024. It was the largest monthly increase since April and the third-largest since October 2024.
Professional and business services led the increase with 106,000 additional openings, followed by state and local government, excluding education, with 104,000.
The ratio of job openings to unemployed workers climbed to 1.06, its highest level since January 2025. There are now 414,000 more available jobs than unemployed workers, representing the second-largest gap since January 2025.
U.S. labor demand appears to be recovering.