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Job openings posted big September gain in positive sign for labor market ahead of payrolls report

Open the sourceReported by CNBC, cnbc.com, 3 November 2026
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported job openings rose to 7.52 million in September, an increase of 333,000 from August and well above the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 7.15 million. The larger-than-expected gain signals continued resilience in the U.S. labor market ahead of the upcoming payrolls report. The figure suggests demand for workers remains firm despite broader economic uncertainty. Investors and economists will now watch the payrolls data for confirmation of labor market strength and its implications for Federal Reserve policy.

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