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US job openings fall as demand for workers weakens
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A construction worker installs a safety railing on a new building in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. - photo by AP Photo/Matt Rourke
WASHINGTON (AP) — America's employers posted fewer job openings in July than they had the previous month, a sign that hiring could cool in the coming months. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that there were 7.7 million open jobs in July, down from 7.9 million in June and the fewest since January 2021. Openings have fallen steadily this year, from nearly 8.8 million in January.