BUSINESSAug 4 · 15:35 UTCFORTUNEPaul Wiseman, The Associated Press

Why a measly 100,000 job openings is normal for the Trump economy

U.S. job openings fell slightly in June to 7.36 million, but the labor market remained resilient amid economic shocks from Iran-related conflicts and energy price surges. The economy added an average of 92,000 jobs monthly this year, influenced by Trump's immigration policies and retiring baby boomers reducing labor competition.

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