HALISTER1: U.S. ECO PREVIEW: Job Openings Report Due in 5 Minutes

U.S. ECO PREVIEW: Job Openings Report Due in 5 Minutes

(Bloomberg) -- Following are forecasts for today’s U.S. economic releases as compiled by Bloomberg News:
  • JOLTs Job Openings 5650; range 5600 to 5750
    • JOLTS data, which lag other employment statistics by a month, add context to the monthly payrolls figures
    • "Survey data suggest companies’ willingness to hire remains strong, which could be reflected in a pickup in job openings. Quitters may feel more comfortable to leave amid rising wage pressures": Bloomberg Intelligence
    • In January, job openings rose to 5.636 million and the quits rate matched a post-recession high

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