In December 2023, U.S. job openings surpassed 9 million for the first time in three months, per the Labor Department.

The U.S. labor market remains strong as job openings surpassed 9 million at the end of 2023, marking the first time they reached this level in three months. This rise was reported by the Labor Department after previously standing at a revised 8.9 million in November. The strengthening labor market signifies that job openings and the quits rate remained steady during December, reflecting resilience in the face of economic challenges.

January 30, 2024
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