The number of job openings in the United States increased to 7.6 million in April, the highest level in nearly two years.

US businesses are brushing off those “Now Hiring” signs: Job postings rose sharply in April to their highest level in nearly two years, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed…

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that available employment hit 7.6 million for the month, a surge of 731,000 from the prior month.

The reading was much higher than anticipated. Most economists were expecting job openings to remain about static, not increase.

Available positions reached 7.6 million, well above forecasts, while the number of hires dropped by 419,000 from March

The job vacancies that U.S. employers posted in April were up from 6.9 million in March and much higher than the 6.8 million economists had forecast.

Job openings surged by 731,000 in April — the biggest monthly surge in five years.

The number of job openings in the United States increased to 7.6 million in April, the highest level in nearly two years.

Job openings in the United States (US) rose sharply in April, reaching their highest level in nearly two years

US job openings soared to 7.6 million in April, while hiring and separations eased, indicating strong labor demand.

El reporte, realizado por la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales, suma 731.000 avisos frente a marzo y marca el nivel más alto desde mayo de 2024