Job openings rise again in May, where commercial tensions are cooled

• Job opportunities rose to 7.8 million in May, representing the second month in a row, which employers sought to expand their salaries.

• The day surprised the economies, who were watching any influence from President Donald Trump’s policies.

• Economists said that employers may go beyond uncertainty and swing anyway, especially with the cooling of trade tensions with China.

The labor market continued to surprise the predictors, as new data for May showed more job opportunities and added more jobs and lay off a fewer workers. After several months of uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffThe employers may be tired of waiting and moving to the addition to the salary statements.

Job opportunities for the second month in a row increased in May to reach 7.8 million, according to the data of the work statistics office. Economists surveyed before Wall Street Magazine and Dow Jones Neueres anticipation Job and Jolts Wiping (Jolts) To record a slight decrease from April reportWhich have found their employers 7.4 million open jobs. In addition, employers have reported fewer layoffs in May, although employment slows down slightly.

Economists were watching a slowdown in the labor market, pointing to the demands of the unemployed and other modern data that indicate a weak recruitment scene. They are also looking for signs that customs tariffs have an effect, but so far, the labor market stands out. Employment data for June is scheduled to be released on Thursday.

“Without a clear picture of what may happen if the current tariff is ended, employers may make decisions based on what they see today instead of trying to expect what is happening tomorrow,” said Alison Sharfastava, an economist in the laboratory.

Data also showed that Refreshment trade tensions with China In May, employers assisted their employment decisions, especially in industries such as transportation, storage and manufacturing, which are directly affected directly by tariffs.

“The disposal of trade helped stimulate small business confidence throughout the month and may contribute to the best increase in job opportunities,” said Sarah House Wales House and Nicole Service.

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