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2026.06.3014:00:00UTC+00U.S. JOLTS Job Openings Edge Higher in May, Signaling Steady Labor Demand

U.S. labor demand nudged higher in May, as Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data showed vacancies rising slightly to 7.594 million. The latest reading, covering May 2026, was updated on 30 June 2026 and marks a modest increase from April’s 2026 level of 7.585 million.

The incremental gain suggests that employer demand for workers remains resilient, with openings holding close to recent levels rather than showing any sharp cooling or acceleration. While the change from April to May is minimal, the persistence of job vacancies near 7.6 million underscores a still-firm hiring environment in the United States, an important consideration for market participants tracking the trajectory of the labor market and broader economic momentum.

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