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US job openings show resilience amid global conflict and policy shifts

The U.S. labor market demonstrated resilience in June, with job openings falling slightly to 7.36 million. Despite economic pressures from the conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, employers posted more vacancies in sectors like warehousing and federal government agencies. The economy is adding jobs at a faster pace than the previous year, though hiring remains slower than the post-pandemic boom. Economists anticipate continued job growth and a stable unemployment rate, influenced by factors such as immigration policies and the retirement of baby boomers. AI

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US job openings show resilience amid global conflict and policy shifts

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press ·

    Why a measly 100,000 job openings is normal for the Trump economy

    June openings fell to 7.36 million, but immigration curbs and retirements may have pushed the break-even hiring rate close to zero.