U.S. job openings rose to 7.6 million in May while hiring remained weak.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 7.594 million job openings at the end of May, up from a revised 7.585 million in April and above economist forecasts of 7.0-7.3 million. Hiring fell to 5.17 million, extending a low-hire, low-fire pattern in the labor market despite ongoing economic uncertainty from the Iran conflict.
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The right-leaning Washington Times asks why has the labor market stayed so resilient despite the Iran war, crediting Trump policies. CNN and the wires focus on hiring falling for a third month and the low-hire, low-fire dynamic.
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“US job openings were much higher than expected in May, shrugging off uncertainty from Iran war”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient”WT Washington Times RIGHT
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“U.S. labour market in holding pattern, as job openings tick up, hiring falls in May” · Globe and Mail, Reuters
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