Economic Update

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Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Federal Reserve (FRED/ALFRED), Energy Information Administration, Census Bureau, and the University of Michigan. Proprietary series (ADP, University of Michigan, National Association of Realtors) are shown as headline figures only.

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JOLTS hires

People hired during the month. Compare with openings: a wide gap means postings aren't turning into jobs.

5.19M

Aug 2026 · released Sep 29, 2026

+0.9%vs Jul+0.9%vs a year agoNo new data since last update

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED