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U.S. Job Openings Reach Two-Year High in May as Hiring Slows

Published 1 July 2026

The U.S. labor market showed signs of resilience and caution in May, with job openings reaching their highest level in two years even as hiring activity slowed, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) reported employers posted 7.

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