Job Openings Fell In July—But Hiring Increased. Here's What Industries Added The Most.
1. Job openings fell to 7.2 million, below estimates. 2. 5.3 million were hired in July, similar to June. 3. Unemployment rate rose to 4.2% with 73,000 nonfarm jobs added. 4. Construction and manufacturing reported significant job gains and losses. 5. August unemployment data predicts a rise to 4.3%.