(AURN News) — The latest federal jobs data shows more signs of trouble for the U.S. economy — and puts numbers behind what many workers already feel: It is getting harder to find a job.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday that job openings fell to 7.2 million in July, the lowest level since the pandemic recovery in 2021.
The sectors with the most job openings included health care and social assistance, arts and entertainment, and mining and logging. But overall, the decline in openings points to a labor market that continues to cool under President Donald Trump’s second term.
The quit rate — a key signal of worker confidence — remained at 2% in July. A lower quit rate can indicate workers are less confident about finding something better. And with openings dropping, many are starting to feel the shift.
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