Posted 4/2/2024, 2:58:34 PM
Job Openings Hold Steady at High Level in February, Pointing to Ongoing Labor Market Strength
- Job openings in February remained high at 8.76 million, indicating continued labor market strength
- Number of people quitting jobs was largely unchanged
- Job openings increased in finance, insurance, arts and entertainment, state and local government
- Overall number has fallen from pandemic highs but still signals a strong job market
- March jobs reports on Wednesday and Friday expected to show further gains of 150,000 and 200,000 jobs respectively