“The number of available positions slipped to 6.49 million during the month from an upwardly revised 6.7 million in July. A Bloomberg survey of economists called for a decrease to 6.5 million. Separations, which include layoffs and quits, dipped to 4.59 million in August, reflecting decreases in the number of job cuts as well as people voluntarily leaving their jobs.” – Bloomberg
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary
Job Openings: Total Nonfarm (JTSJOL) | FRED | St. Louis Fed
U.S. Job Openings Fell in August for First Time in Four Months
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