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Job Openings Rebound in October Amid Mixed Labor Market Signals

The U.S. sees a rise in job openings but a drop in hiring, indicating a mixed labor situation as workers show renewed confidence.

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Updated: Dec 3rd, 2024, 6:04 PM ET

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The U.S. Labor Department reported a 5% increase in job openings to 7.7 million in October, following a three and a half year low in September. Despite this, hiring fell to 5.3 million, impacted by natural disasters and strikes, but layoffs remained historically low at 1.6 million. The ratio of job openings to unemployed workers is 1.1, showing a recovery in worker confidence as resignations increased to 3.4 million. Economists view these trends as signs of stabilization while the Federal Reserve monitors the labor market for potential interest rate adjustments.

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