US job openings surge to 7.52 million in September, far above forecasts
Quits jump to highest in 18 months, layoffs fall
Job openings rose sharply in September to 7.52 million, well above economist expectations, while the number of workers quitting their jobs spiked to the highest level since March 2025 and layoffs dropped to their lowest in 18 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday, offering a positive signal ahead of Friday's payrolls data.