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U.S. July Job Openings Rise Slightly Despite Softening Economy

U.S. job openings increased to 7.271 million in July, beating revised June figures but missing economist expectations.

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that job openings in July were 7.271 million. [1] Economists had expected job openings in July to be 7.330 million. [2] Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stated at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium that underlying inflation trends in the U.S. had not meaningfully improved. [3] Job openings in June were revised lower to 7.182 million from an initial figure of 7.359 million. [4] Attention remained focused on Middle East tensions during the first week of a historically weak month for returns. [5] Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh indicated that his priority is controlling inflation. [6] Traders are pricing in a 60 per cent chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September, according to the CME FedWatch tool. [7] U.S. stock index futures were muted on Thursday after a batch of mixed corporate earnings failed to spur a rush into equities. [8]
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  1. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that job openings in July were 7.271 million. · Investing.com
  2. Economists had expected job openings in July to be 7.330 million. · Investing.com
  3. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stated at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium that underlying inflation trends in the U.S. had not meaningfully improved. · Investing.com
  4. Job openings in June were revised lower to 7.182 million from an initial figure of 7.359 million. · Investing.com
  5. Attention remained focused on Middle East tensions during the first week of a historically weak month for returns. · The Globe and Mail
  6. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh indicated that his priority is controlling inflation. · The Globe and Mail
  7. Traders are pricing in a 60 per cent chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September, according to the CME FedWatch tool. · The Globe and Mail
  8. U.S. stock index futures were muted on Thursday after a batch of mixed corporate earnings failed to spur a rush into equities. · The Globe and Mail
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