Group 1 - The U.S. job market showed unexpected resilience in April, with job openings rising from a revised 7.2 million to 7.39 million, exceeding economists' expectations of 7.1 million [1] - The increase in job vacancies primarily came from the private sector, particularly in professional and business services, as well as healthcare and social assistance [1] - Despite a reduction in job openings in local and state government education systems, federal job vacancies increased [1] Group 2 - The number of hires in April reached its highest level in nearly a year, indicating that companies continue to absorb labor [2] - Conversely, the number of layoffs rose to the highest point since October of the previous year, while the number of people voluntarily quitting their jobs decreased, suggesting a decline in confidence regarding job switching [2] - The ratio of job openings to unemployed individuals is currently at 1.0, returning to pre-pandemic levels, compared to a peak of 2.0 in 2022, indicating a shift in labor market dynamics [2]
美国4月职位空缺意外上升 就业市场依然强劲
智通财经网·2025-06-03 14:53