[US Labor Demand Unexpectedly Rebounds, Job Openings Increase by 333,000] According to Jinse Finance, on November 3rd, the number of job openings in the US unexpectedly rose to a four-month high in September, while layoffs fell to their lowest level in over a year, indicating a strengthening of labor demand ahead of the fourth quarter. Data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday showed that job openings increased by 333,000 in September, reaching 7.52 million, higher than the revised 7.19 million in August and exceeding the expectations of all economists surveyed. The report also showed that layoffs fell to their lowest level since March 2025, while voluntary departures increased. The voluntary departure rate, which measures the percentage of employees who voluntarily leave each month, rose to 2.1%, the highest level in over a year. The increase in job openings and hiring is a positive sign, but this recovery will need to continue for several months to confirm that the labor market is entering a stronger growth phase. For over a year, many employers have been reluctant to increase or decrease staff due to high prices and geopolitical uncertainty. However, with economic growth accelerating and consumer spending remaining resilient, businesses may be gradually regaining confidence and beginning to expand their workforce.