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Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Paul Wiseman, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points 6 million job openings, a surprisingly high number. This is higher than forecasters had expected, who predicted 7 million openings for the month.
The US labor market is showing resilience, with job openings remaining strong. In May, there were 7.6 million job openings, a surprisingly high number. This is higher than forecasters had expected, who predicted 7 million openings for the month.
The job market appears to be sturdy, although not booming. The economic shock from the Iran war does not seem to have had a significant impact on the labor market.
Further details on the job market and its trends are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, providing more insight into the current state of employment in the US.
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Category: business Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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