| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 5, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 5, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/05/us-job-market-report/ |
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WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years,
another sign that the American labor market remains sluggish.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that vacancies fell to 6.5 million in
December — from 6.9 million in November and the fewest since September 2020.
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