US: Job openings in April surged to 7.6 million, the highest in nearly two years

• The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that available employment hit 7.6 million for April, a surge of 731,000 from the prior month and the highest level since May 2024.
• While openings jumped, the hiring rate slipped. Companies hired a total 5.12 million workers during the month, a decline of 419,000 from March.

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