US job openings rise slightly to 7.3 million as labor market remains sturdy despite higher costs — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-job-openings-rise-slightly-to-7-3-million-as-labor-market-remains-sturdy-despite-higher-costsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US Job Openings Rise to 7.3 Million in Julyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-job-openings-rise-slightly-to-7-3-million-as-labor-market-remains-sturdy-despite-higher-costshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-job-openings-rise-slightly-to-7-3-million-as-labor-market-remains-sturdy-despite-higher-costs#u55133Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:17:26 +0000US job openings increased slightly to 7.3 million in July, indicating stable labor demand despite higher costs. While openings rose, hiring and layoffs both ticked lower during the same period. This growth follows a sharp downward revision of the previous month's data. Some analysts describe the July figures as soft, while others view the labor market as sturdy. Overall, the market remains challenging for employees seeking to change jobs as hiring speeds fail to accelerate.Why it mattersThe JOLTS report provides a critical measure of labor market tightness and economic health. These figur