United States: JOLTS - Job Openings Rate

Macro

2026-06-30

Description

The United States Job Openings Rate is derived from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This indicator reflects the proportion of unfilled job positions in the labor market at a specific time relative to the total number of employment positions. It is often used to observe the supply-demand balance in the labor market. A high job openings rate typically indicates strong demand for labor, while a low rate may signal economic weakness or an oversaturated labor market. Generally, a job openings rate between 3% and 4% is considered normal.

The statistical coverage of this indicator includes all businesses across all states in the U.S., from small enterprises to large corporations, and encompasses all non-farm industries, including sectors such as manufacturing, services, and finance.

This data is released monthly, providing insights into the job openings situation of the previous month.

Published by
United States Department of Labor (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
Hashtags
Labour United States

AI Data Insight

The US Q2 2026 JOLTS job openings rate held steady at 4.6%, unchanged from the previous reading, not only halting the prior cooling trend but also significantly exceeding market consensus. A detailed breakdown shows a surge in job openings in the professional and business services sector, while the quits rate slightly dropped to 1.9%, highlighting structural divergences in the labor market. Resilient employment demand is expected to give the Federal Reserve the confidence to maintain its tight monetary policy, further dampening market expectations for rate cuts in the short term.

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AI Data Insight

The US Q2 2026 JOLTS job openings rate held steady at 4.6%, unchanged from the previous reading, not only halting the prior cooling trend but also significantly exceeding market consensus. A detailed breakdown shows a surge in job openings in the professional and business services sector, while the quits rate slightly dropped to 1.9%, highlighting structural divergences in the labor market. Resilient employment demand is expected to give the Federal Reserve the confidence to maintain its tight monetary policy, further dampening market expectations for rate cuts in the short term.

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Description

The United States Job Openings Rate is derived from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This indicator reflects the proportion of unfilled job positions in the labor market at a specific time relative to the total number of employment positions. It is often used to observe the supply-demand balance in the labor market. A high job openings rate typically indicates strong demand for labor, while a low rate may signal economic weakness or an oversaturated labor market. Generally, a job openings rate between 3% and 4% is considered normal.

The statistical coverage of this indicator includes all businesses across all states in the U.S., from small enterprises to large corporations, and encompasses all non-farm industries, including sectors such as manufacturing, services, and finance.

This data is released monthly, providing insights into the job openings situation of the previous month.

Published by
United States Department of Labor (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
Hashtags
Labour United States