December Job Openings Drop to Five-Year Low: ADP, 02-05-2026

December job openings fell to 5.0 million, the lowest since December 2021, according to the ADP National Employment Report released February 5, 2026. The decline of 205,000 exceeded economists' expectations, signaling cooling labor market demand. The non-farm payrolls report for January is scheduled for February 6, 2026, and preliminary figures are expected to be released on February 7, 2026.