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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedNovember 3, 2026Miami-Dade County

Labor Department reports U.S. job openings increased to 7.5 million in September

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U.S. employers increased job openings to 7.5 million in September from a revised 7.19 million in August, while layoffs fell and gross hiring rose. Despite the positive labor market indicators, voters heading to the polls expressed gloom over high prices and an economy marked by inflation.

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Why It Matters

The rise in job openings to 7.5 million and the drop in layoffs to 1.64 million signal potential improvement in hiring, though analysts note that inflation and high interest rates continue to create operational costs for businesses.

Key Facts

  • U.S. job openings rose to 7.5 million in September, up from a revised 7.19 million in August.
  • September job openings reached the highest number since May, up from a recent low of 6.9 million in March.
  • Layoffs fell sharply to 1.64 million in September, marking the fewest since March 2025.
  • The number of people quitting their jobs rose to 3.37 million in September, the highest level in about 18 months.
  • Job openings rose the most in professional and business services, manufacturing, shipping firms, and state and local governments.
  • The number of job openings currently exceeds the number of unemployed individuals.
  • FactSet forecasts that the October jobs report will show employers added 65,000 positions, up from 29,000 in September.
  • The unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4.2%.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationNavy Federal Credit Union“Employer of chief economist Heather Long”locationWASHINGTON“Dateline of the news report”OrganizationZipRecruiter“Employer of labor economist Nicole Bachaud”PersonNicole Bachaud“Labor economist at ZipRecruiter”OrganizationLabor Department“Reported the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey data”OrganizationFactSet“Data provider forecasting the October jobs report”PersonHeather Long“Chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union”