U.S. job openings rise slightly to 7.3 million as labor market remains sturdy despite higher costs

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Employers posted slightly more job openings in July but as the American labor market remained sturdy in the face of higher costs that are squeezing household budgets.

U.S. job openings ticked up to 7.27 million in July from a revised 7.18 million in June, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.