Unemployed Workers Outnumber Available Jobs in US for First Time Since 2021

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Unemployed workers outnumber available jobs for first time since 2021

Job openings decreased by more than expected in July, as President Trump’s trade war and immigration crackdown ripple through the labor market, leading to more unemployed workers than available jobs.

Number of available jobs in US falls below number of unemployed workers for first time since 2021

There are 7.24 million people seeking jobs and 7.18 million open positions