US Job Openings Rise Modestly in October
Job openings in the United States increased by 12,000 to 7.670 million in October 2025, up from 7.658 million in September, according to delayed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The September figure showed a 431,000 jump from August’s 7.227 million, with both months exceeding expectations of 7.2 million. The September and October data were released together for the first time due to the 43-day government shutdown, which stretched from October into November and postponed the regular publication schedule.
The September JOLTS estimates incorporate partial data that businesses self-reported electronically during the shutdown, as well as additional data collected in November after the shutdown ended.
Source: Tradingeconomics.com