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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS JOLTs Job Openings climbed to 7.62M in April 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMonthlyReleased June 2026
US JOLTs Job Openings climbed to 7.62M in April 2026, released June 2026, up 0.73M from March's 6.89M reading. The print exceeded the 6.88M consensus by 0.74M. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 7.17M. Over the past 3 months, JOLTs Job Openings averaged 6.9M, vs 7.12M in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 61st percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
7.618
Actual
6.88
Consensus
6.887
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.29 million
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 6.93
Actual: 7.62
Error: -0.69
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSFT | ▼ Inverse | −0.72 | STOCKS | Bearish MSFT | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.42 | INDEX | Bearish S&P 500 | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.42 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.28 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
| USD/CHF | ▲ Direct | +0.25 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
JOLTs Job Openings (United States) was reported at 7.62 million in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 6.88 million by 0.74 million. The reading rose from the previous value of 6.89 million. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 7.18 million, ranging from 6.54 million to 7.66 million across 9 releases. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 7.15 million, up from the prior three at 7.12 million. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.34 million) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.31 million). In June readings over the past 3 years, JOLTs Job Openings has averaged 7.69 million.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with MSFT (Bearish MSFT). A secondary relationship exists with S&P 500, negatively correlated (Bearish S&P 500). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.29 million.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 30, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Jun 15) and Industrial Production MoM (Jun 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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JOLTs Job Openings - US
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About JOLTs Job Openings — United States
DEFINITION
JOLTs Job Openings is a financial indicator that measures the number of job openings in the United States. It provides valuable insights into the strength of the job market and the demand for labor. This data is collected and published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, making it a reliable and timely source of information for investors, policymakers, and businesses. JOLTs Job Openings is a key indicator for understanding the current state and future outlook of the US economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Labor-market data shapes consumer-spending forecasts and is closely tracked by central banks assessing the output gap and wage-inflation pass-through. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 7.618 M, consensus 6.88 M. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 6.866 M. Before that (Feb 2026): 6.882 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with MSFT (Bearish MSFT, r=-0.72) — a useful reference for stocks-focused traders.