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US Job Openings Surge to 7.77 Million in May, Led by Hospitality Sector

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July 2, 2025
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US Job Openings Surge to 7.77 Million in May, Led by Hospitality Sector
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  1. Unexpected Increase: US job openings rose by 374,000 in May to 7.77 million, the highest level since November 2024, surpassing economists’ expectations.
  2. Hospitality Sector Drives Growth: The leisure and hospitality industry accounted for three-fourths of the increase, while other sectors like finance, transportation, and health care saw moderate gains.
  3. Layoffs Decline: Layoffs fell to 188,000, bringing the layoff rate down to 1%, while hiring slowed, particularly in health care and manufacturing.
  4. Labor Market Stability: The ratio of job openings to unemployed workers rose to 1.1, indicating a stable labor market, though demand for new workers may be softening amid consumer spending fatigue.
  5. Data Discrepancies: Some economists question the reliability of the JOLTS data due to low response rates, with alternative measures like Indeed’s job postings index showing a decline in openings for May.

What Happened?

The US labor market showed unexpected resilience in May, with job openings rising to 7.77 million, driven largely by the hospitality sector. This marks a return to last year’s average levels, though the gains were uneven across industries.

Layoffs declined, signaling that employers are holding onto their existing workforce despite economic uncertainty. However, hiring slowed in key sectors like health care and manufacturing, reflecting cautious expansion plans.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other policymakers have described labor market conditions as solid, though they are closely monitoring the impact of tariffs and other economic policies on inflation and employment.


Why It Matters?

The rise in job openings highlights the resilience of the labor market, even as employers grow cautious about expanding their workforce. The strong demand in the hospitality sector suggests that consumer-facing industries are recovering, but the slowdown in hiring in other sectors points to potential headwinds, including consumer spending fatigue and tariff-related inflationary pressures.

For policymakers, the data provides mixed signals. While the labor market remains stable, the uneven distribution of job openings and the decline in hiring could complicate efforts to balance economic growth and inflation control.

The reliability of the JOLTS data has also come under scrutiny, raising questions about how accurately it reflects real-time labor market conditions.


What’s Next?

The government’s June employment report, due Thursday, is expected to show a slowdown in nonfarm payroll growth and a slight increase in the unemployment rate. Analysts will also watch for further signs of softening labor demand and its potential impact on inflation.

As the Federal Reserve assesses the labor market, the focus will remain on how tariffs and consumer spending trends influence hiring and wage growth in the coming months.

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