US Job Openings Decrease to Lowest Level Since September

US job openings fell last month to the lowest since September, indicating weaker labor demand amid increased economic uncertainty.

Available positions decreased to 7.19 million from a revised 7.48 million reading in February, according to monthly Bureau of Labor Statistics data published Tuesday. The figure was near levels last seen in 2020 and below all estimates in a Bloomberg survey of economists.

The data indicate that demand for workers is weakening as employers put spending plans on hold until they have better clarity on President Donald Trump’s policies. The administration continues to press forward with widespread tariffs, which many ...