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Job openings dropped in December, falling below the Dow Jones estimate and marking the lowest level since September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Openings fell despite a net gain in nonfarm payrolls. Declines were led by professional and business services, private education and health services, and financial activities. The Federal Reserve continues to monitor labor market conditions as it assesses future monetary policy. Stocks rose following the report, while Treasury yields were mixed.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street. Job openings dropped in December,
00:04falling below the Dow Jones estimate and marking the lowest level since September,
00:08this according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Openings fell despite a net gain in non-farm
00:14payrolls. Declines were also led by professional and business services, private education and health
00:20services, and financial activities. Federal Reserve continues to monitor labor market conditions as it
00:26assesses future monetary policy. Stocks rose following the report, while treasury yields
00:30were mixed. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.

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