America’s Job Market Hits ‘Turning Point’ as Openings Fall Below Unemployment

July job openings fall to 7.18 million while unemployment climbs to 7.2 million.

A help-wanted sign is displayed at a live music and blues club in Chicago. — A help-wanted sign is displayed at a live music and blues club in Chicago. AP/Nam Y. Huh

NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

Published: Sep 3, 2025, 04:59 PM ET
Updated:Sep 4, 2025, 04:21 AM ET