The U.S. labor market saw an increase in the number of hires in June despite a drop in the number of job openings, government data shows.

June JOLTS data shows US job openings fell to 7.36 million, easing Fed rate hike pressure and boosting the outlook for risk assets like crypto.

US job openings fell to 7.359 million in June 2026, missing forecasts and hitting a three-month low. Here's what it means for Fed policy and

Separations (that’s layoffs and quits) were essentially flat in June. Hiring ticked up.

American businesses added fewer jobs in July than experts had predicted, with private payrolls up by just 44,000— the weakest increase this year. Conversely, job switchers enjoyed…