US job openings dropped in June as vacancies in the healthcare and social assistance sector declined by the most in nearly a year, but an improvement in hiring and low layoffs suggested the labor market remained stable.

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