Q3 2025 Economic Indicator Report
Active job listings declined 1.8% q/q to 7.13 million, keeping overall demand subdued. New job postings rose 1.79%, indicating selective, role-specific hiring rather than broad expansion.
The Job Market Hits the Pause Button
Active job listings declined 1.8% q/q to 7.13 million, keeping overall demand subdued. New job postings rose 1.79%, indicating selective, role-specific hiring rather than broad expansion.
Hiring cycles lengthened: average job duration increased 5.38% to 46.32 days.
Rate-cut expectations didn’t spur rehiring. Markets and officials anticipated further easing in 2025, but employers largely held steady on openings pending clearer demand signals.
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U.S. Job Listings by Month | July 2023 - September 2025
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