The number of job vacancies in the US rose to the highest level in five months in October, which may ease concerns about a more obvious deterioration in the labor market. The number of job vacancies in October rose slightly to 7.67 million from 7.66 million the previous month, according to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday. Economists' median estimate was 7.12 million. The release of data for both months was delayed due to the government shutdown.

The number of job vacancies in the US rose to the highest level in five months in October, which may ease concerns about a more obvious deterioration in the labor market. The number of job vacancies in October rose slightly to 7.67 million from 7.66 million the previous month, according to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday. Economists' median estimate was 7.12 million. The release of data for both months was delayed due to the government shutdown.