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January 8, 2026

Job openings slide to 2nd lowest level in 5 years as hiring remains sluggish

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers posted far fewer jobs in November than the previous month, a sign that employers aren't yet ramping up hiring even as growth has picked up.

Businesses and government agencies posted 7.1 million open jobs at the end of November, the Labor Department said Wednesday, down from 7.4 million in October. Layoffs also dropped, however, as companies appear to be holding onto workers even as they are reluctant to add staff.


 
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