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U.S. job openings surged to a nearly two-year high in April — but hiring fell

Available positions reached 7.6 million, well above forecasts, while the number of hires dropped by 419,000 from March

U.S. job openings surged to a nearly two-year high in April — but hiring fell

Published July 3, 2026 · Category: Markets

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Available positions reached 7.6 million, well above forecasts, while the number of hires dropped by 419,000 from March

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Originally published at qz.com.

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