SPY & JOLTS Job Openings
The number of job openings on the last business day of the month from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
SPY Price
Job Openings
Year-over-Year Change
What It Measures
JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey) measures the number of unfilled job positions across the U.S. economy. It also tracks hires, separations (quits, layoffs, discharges), and other labor market flows. A job opening is defined as a position that: - Is available and could be filled within 30 days - The employer is actively recruiting to fill
Why It Matters
**Labor Demand Indicator**: Job openings directly measure employer demand for workers. **Fed's Favorite**: The Federal Reserve closely monitors JOLTS data, particularly the ratio of job openings to unemployed workers. **Wage Pressure Signal**: More openings than available workers typically leads to wage inflation. **Quit Rate**: High quit rates suggest worker confidence in finding better opportunities.
Key Levels
Data Sources
SPY: S&P 500 ETF daily OHLCV data (1993-02-02 to 2026-01-22)
Job Openings: JTSJOL - JOLTS Job Openings from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Units: Thousands, Seasonally Adjusted, Monthly