U. S. Job Openings Rise Slightly to 7. 3 Million as Labor Market Remains Sturdy Despite Higher Costs The latest numbers from the Labor Department show that U. S. job openings increased in July, reaching 7.
3 million – a slight rise from the previous month. At first glance, this might seem like cause for celebration, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a labor market that's more limping than leaping.
The contrast between job openings and layoffs is striking. While employers posted slightly more openings, layoffs actually fell, but so did the number of people quitting their jobs.