U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy
U.S. job openings fell to 7.1 million in August. Despite this decline and rising energy costs linked to conflict with Iran, the labor market remains resilient.
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in August, but the American labor market remains resilient in the face of higher energy costs caused by the fighting with Iran.
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