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U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy

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Wiseman, P. (2026, September 29). U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/u-s-job-openings-slipped-to-7-1-million-in-august-but-labor-market-remains-sturdy/article_4e10e202-2640-590c-be56-13bc337635e0.html

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The U.S. labor market showed signs of cooling in August as job openings decreased to 7.08 million from a revised 7.34 million in July, falling short of economists' expectations of 7.2 million. Despite this dip, the overall labor market remains strong despite rising energy costs attributed to tensions with Iran.

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In August, U.S. employers posted fewer job openings, dropping to 7.08 million, down from a revised 7.34 million in July. This figure was lower than the forecasted estimate of 7.2 million and represents the lowest number since March when it hit 6.9 million. Despite this decline, experts maintain that the American labor market remains robust despite rising energy costs linked to tensions with Iran. The report from the Labor Department indicates a resilient job market but also suggests potential challenges ahead due to geopolitical influences impacting economic conditions.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — 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. asserted

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U.S. job openings slid to 7.08 million from a revised 7.34 million in July, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. asserted

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Openings came in below the 7.2 million that forecasters had expected and were the lowest since they hit 6.9 million in March. asserted

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U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy

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