The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on 3 November 2026 that job openings were little changed at approximately 7.5 million in September. Hires were little changed at 5.4 million and total separations at 5.3 million. Quits increased to about 3.4 million, while layoffs and discharges were broadly unchanged at 1.6 million. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics report quotes a rounded 7.52 million reading against a 7.15 million forecast; this summary uses the official BLS rounded release figures.
US job openings remained broadly stable at approximately 7.5 million in September 2026, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on 3 November. Hiring held steady at 5.4 million, while total job separations reached 5.3 million. Voluntary quits increased to around 3.4 million, suggesting continued worker confidence, while layoffs remained largely unchanged at 1.6 million. The figures indicate a relatively stable labour MarketA place—physical or digital—where buyers and sellers meet and agree on a price. Lix’s simple rule: no buyers and sellers, no market.Read More, with hiring activity showing limited movement ahead of upcoming Federal ReserveFederal Reserve refers to the Federal Reserveis the central bank of the United States. The term belongs in Level 7 because it helps connect macro conditions, policy, or another...Read More policy decisions.
