All Employees: Leisure and Hospitality in Louisiana

Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted

LALEIHN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

229.50

Year-over-Year Change

2.59%

Date Range

1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025

Summary

The 'Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted' trend measures the number of job openings in the United States. This metric is a key indicator of labor market strength and hiring demand.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

The 'Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted' job openings data is a comprehensive measure of unfilled positions across the U.S. economy. It provides insight into hiring plans and the overall state of the labor market for economists, policymakers, and market analysts.

Methodology

The data is collected through the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Historical Context

The job openings trend is widely used to assess the health of the labor market and guide economic and monetary policy decisions.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. had over 10 million job openings as of the latest report.
  • The job openings rate is a leading indicator of future hiring and employment.
  • Openings data is published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The 'Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted' trend measures the total number of open and available positions across the U.S. economy.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: The job openings data provides a real-time gauge of labor demand and hiring plans, which is crucial for assessing the strength of the economy and guiding policy decisions.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through the monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: The job openings trend is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers to evaluate labor market conditions and inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The job openings data is published about 6 weeks after the end of each reference month. There may be revisions to prior month's figures as additional data is collected.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Job Openings (LALEIHN), retrieved from FRED.