Job Openings Surge as Fed Rethinks Rate Cuts Amid Labor Market Shifts
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The U.S. labor market showed signs of retightening in October, with job openings and voluntary quits experiencing significant increases, while layoffs and discharges decreased. This rebound, despite disruptions from the Boeing strike and hurricanes, suggests a strengthening demand for labor. The Federal Reserve is reconsidering the pace of rate cuts, initially prompted by perceived labor market cooling, as the latest data indicates a potential re-heating of the job market.
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