Job Openings in U.S. Increased in July, Hiring Slowed
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Job openings in the U.S. rose in July for a third month, while a slowdown in hiring showed businesses lacked the confidence to take on new staff.
The number of positions waiting to be filled climbed by 59,000 to 3.23 million, according to Labor Department figures issued today in Washington. Hiring decreased by 74,000 to 3.98 million.