The trend since 2019.
The current read: JOLTS Job Openings is at 7.59M as of May 2026. Source: FRED/BEA via Indicators IQ.
Why it matters.
When job openings drop, it gets harder to find work and employers have less incentive to raise wages. A recovery in openings means more bargaining power for workers and better chances to switch jobs or negotiate raises.
Where it fits.
JOLTS Job Openings feeds the Jobs & Labor view — one of the six areas behind the site's Macro IQ score.