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US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient

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WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings fell slightly in June, but the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of an economic shock from fighting in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Labor Department said that employers posted 7.36 million vacancies in June, down from 7.54 million in May. The … Read more

U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved

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WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings were essentially unchanged at 6.9 million, another sign the American labor remained sluggish even before the full impact of the Iran war hit the economy. The job market has been up and down so far this year after a dismal 2025. And the Iran war has clouded the outlook for … Read more