U.S. job openings hit a record 7.1 million, exceed number of unemployed Americans

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MarketWatch - 10/16/2018 - Jeffry Bartash - The numbers: The number of job openings in the U.S. rose slightly to a record 7.14 million in August, reflecting strong growth in the economy and the best labor market in decades. Job openings topped 7 million in July for the first time ever, revised figures show, and they increased again in August. President Trump was quick to tout the record level of job openings, though he actually cited a lower number: Read more @ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-jo ... =rss&rss=1