Q2 2025 Economic Indicator Report
In Q2 2025, active job listings fell by 1.4%, signaling a cautious labor market influenced by policy uncertainty and trade tensions. Despite a slight dip in unemployment to 4.1%, hiring strategies have shifted towards efficiency and selective growth.
Tariff tensions weigh on the labor market as it faces new uncertainties.
Active job listings declined by 1.37% to 7.24 million in Q2 2025, extending a period of muted labor demand. This slowdown reflects wider business caution amid policy uncertainty and trade tensions.
New job postings dropped by 3.31%, reversing a strong Q1 rebound (+6.7%). The decline underscores a shift toward more conservative hiring strategies as firms navigate rising tariff exposure and volatile consumer markets.
Closed job duration rose modestly by 2.26% to 45.74 days. While slower than Q1’s surge, this metric still signals prolonged decision making and tighter emphasis on fit and budget.
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U.S. Job Listings by Month | April 2023 - June 2025
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