JOLTS Job Openings

Specifies the change in the level of those hired over the past month, excluding those hired in the agricultural sector
This indicator is published two days before the publication of the ADP employment report on the official office of human resources statistics, which provides solutions in the field of employment for companies.
The number of job vacancies in the United States decreased by 410 thousand to 10.824 million in January 2023 from 11.234 million in December, compared to market expectations for a decrease of 10.5 million. Over the month, the largest declines were in construction (-240,000), lodging and food services (-204,000), and finance and insurance (-100,000). On the other hand, the number of available jobs has increased in transportation, warehousing and utilities (+94,000) and in non-durable goods manufacturing (+50,000). Meanwhile, the number of hires and total dismissals were little changed at 6.4 million and 5.9 million, respectively. Within terminations, the quit rate dropped to 3.884 million, the lowest level since May 2021, while layoffs and layoffs rose to 1.7 million.

Outlook for today's statement and how it will affect the currency

The forecast for today's statement is 10.49 million
In the event that the data was issued in numbers higher than expectations, this positively affects the currency and vice versa

The timing of the statement

The statement will be issued at five o'clock in the evening, Mecca Al-Mukarramah time