Job Openings Remain Flat in March as Layoffs Increase

The U.S. job market showed mixed signals in March, with job openings remaining flat at 6.87 million and the hiring rate reaching a two-year high of 3.5%. However, layoffs increased to 1.9 million from notable firms across various sectors.

By Emma Ockerman Updated Tue, May 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM GMT+3 1 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Job Openings Remain Flat in March as Layoffs Increase

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