# U.S. job openings edge up to 7.3 million as labor market stays sturdy

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- The Associated Press, 2026-09-01 14:26 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/45ZIgMO

> U.S. employers posted slightly more job openings in July, bringing the total to 7.3 million. The labor market remained sturdy even as higher costs squeezed household budgets.