https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/job-openings-posted-big-september-gain-in-positive-sign-for-labor-market-ahead-of-payrolls-reportContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/job-openings-posted-big-september-gain-in-positive-sign-for-labor-market-ahead-of-payrolls-reporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/job-openings-posted-big-september-gain-in-positive-sign-for-labor-market-ahead-of-payrolls-report#u180618Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:55:51 +0000US job openings rose sharply in September, posting a significant gain to 7.52 million according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This figure exceeded the Dow Jones consensus outlook of 7.15 million and increased by 333,000 from August. Alongside the jump in job postings, hiring edged higher and layoffs dropped to their lowest level in one and a half years. The quit rate also climbed, signaling heightened worker confidence in a resilient labor market characterized by steady demand across sectors such as manufacturing, government, and professional services.Why it mattersThe September labor mar