JOLTS Job Openings — April 2026

JOLTS Job Openings — April 2026

Background The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) is a key monthly report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) that tracks the number of job openings across the nonfarm sector. It provides a snapshot of labor demand and is closely watched by economists, policymakers, and market participants as an indicator of…

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April Unemployment Rate

April Unemployment Rate

Background The April 2026 unemployment rate, as measured by the U-3 official statistic, is set to be released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on May 8, 2026. This figure represents the percentage of the civilian labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking work, seasonally adjusted to account for typical fluctuations. It is…

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