https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/job-openings-and-hiring-hold-steady-as-low-hire-low-fire-market-drags-onContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/job-openings-and-hiring-hold-steady-as-low-hire-low-fire-market-drags-onhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/job-openings-and-hiring-hold-steady-as-low-hire-low-fire-market-drags-on#u93322Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:45:37 +0000United States job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August, marking the lowest level since March and reflecting a persistent low-hire, low-fire labor market. Layoffs remained low, keeping the overall labor market sturdy despite low job openings and weak hiring. The JOLTS report showed little job-market churn as the slow labor market turnover continued. Meanwhile, consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since 2014, even with the low number of layoffs.Why it mattersThe recent data highlights a stagnant employment environment characterized by minimal churn. While layoffs stay low, employers