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US Job Openings Ease as Layoffs Stay Limited

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 04 August 2026, 14:24 UTC 1 min read
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Aug 4th, 2026 US Job Openings Ease as Layoffs Stay Limited Available positions fell to 7.36 million from 7.54 million in May, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Michael McKee also reports on the revised factory orders and durable goods orders data.

Aug 4th, 2026 US Job Openings Ease as Layoffs Stay Limited Available positions fell to 7.36 million from 7.54 million in May, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Michael McKee also reports on the revised factory orders and durable goods orders data.
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