US job openings rise to 8.1 million

By Associated Press

Jul 04, 2024 12:16 am

WASHINGTON, D.C. — US job openings rose slightly to 8.1 million in May despite the impact of higher interest rates intended to cool the labor market.

Vacancies rose from a revised 7.9 million in April, the first reading below 8 million since February 2021, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. April openings were marked down from an originally reported 8.1 million.

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