https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-job-openings-jump-to-four-month-high-layoffs-declineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-job-openings-jump-to-four-month-high-layoffs-declinehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-job-openings-jump-to-four-month-high-layoffs-decline#u181110Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:56:59 +0000United States job openings rose sharply in September, reaching a four-month high while layoffs declined to their lowest level in one and a half years. The positive September labor market data arrived ahead of the upcoming payrolls report, signaling underlying strength in employment demand. Openings posted a significant gain alongside rising hiring and an increase in resignations. Within the sector breakdown, manufacturing openings climbed to their highest level since late 2023. Analysts characterize the environment as a low hire and low fire market.Why it mattersThis September labor market dat