: The labor market is strong. So why the decline in job openings? Blame the Fed’s rate hikes, says one analyst. Posted on May 4, 2023 By Charlielikes The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its key interest rate, making it the 10th-straight meeting with a rate increase. Stock Market Tags:'is, ‘why, analyst, billy wilkins, decline, fed’s, hikes, in, job, labor, market, one, openings? blame, rate, says, so, stock, stock market, strong, the