03-June-2026
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US Job Openings Rise by the Most Since 2021; Hiring Weak Amid Economic Uncertainty
03-Jun-2026

U.S. job openings increased by the most in five years in April, but the surge likely overstates the labor market's health, as hiring declined against the backdrop of economic uncertainty stemming from the Iran war. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report, from the Labor Department on Tuesday also showed resignations dropped to the lowest level in nearly six years in April, a sign of lack of confidence in the jobs market.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-06-02/us-job-openings-jump-to-near-two-year-high-in-april