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JOLTS Job Openings
Job openings from the JOLTS survey, measures labor demand.
The JOLTS Job Openings is currently 6,866, last updated .
6,866
1W -0.81%1M -0.81%3M -0.81%
Updated 2h agoStatistical forecast 2026
Model-based central estimate, 68% and 95% confidence bands for JOLTS Job Openings, blended across current macro regimes.
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The labor market is the backbone of the consumer economy. Rising jobless claims and a climbing unemployment rate are classic late-cycle signals that precede recessions and rate cuts. The Fed has a dual mandate, maximum employment and stable prices, so labor data directly influences the path of monetary policy.
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Recent Data
Download CSV| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | 6,866 | -0.81% |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 6,922 | -4.39% |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 7,240 | +10.53% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 6,550 | -4.32% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 6,846 | -4.52% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 7,170 | +0.01% |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 7,169 | +3.61% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 6,919 | -2.40% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 7,089 | -1.60% |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 7,204 | -1.45% |
| May 1, 2025 | 7,310 | +2.99% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 7,098 | +2.10% |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 6,952 | -4.00% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 7,242 | -2.54% |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 7,431 | +1.86% |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 7,295 | -3.58% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 7,566 | +2.53% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 7,379 | +6.28% |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 6,943 | -7.67% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 7,520 | +1.27% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 7,426 | +0.13% |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 7,416 | -4.70% |
| May 1, 2024 | 7,782 | +3.36% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 7,529 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is JOLTS Job Openings?
Job openings from the JOLTS survey, measures labor demand.
▶How does JOLTS Job Openings relate to labor market?
JOLTS Job Openings is part of the Labor Market category. The labor market is the backbone of the consumer economy. Rising jobless claims and a climbing unemployment rate are classic late-cycle signals that precede recessions and rate cuts. The Fed has a dual mandate, maximum employment and stable prices, so labor data directly influences the path of monetary policy.
▶How often is JOLTS Job Openings updated?
JOLTS Job Openings is updated once per month when the releasing agency publishes new data. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source JOLTS Job Openings data?
Convex sources JOLTS Job Openings data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
▶What can I do on the JOLTS Job Openings chart page?
The JOLTS Job Openings page includes an interactive chart with selectable time ranges (1 month to 5 years), percentage changes over multiple timeframes, a table of recent readings, AI-generated analysis, and links to related metrics and comparisons.
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