US job openings jumped in September as quits rose and layoffs fell, BLS says
Job openings climbed to 7.52 million in September, beating forecasts, while quits and hiring increased and layoffs declined, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report lands days before October’s payrolls release.
CNBC Economy·Nov 3, 2026, 3:37 PM·2 min read✓ Verified
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