U.S. Job Openings Stay Near 7.4 Million, Suggesting Hiring Is Slowing Gently

The government counted 7.4 million open U.S. jobs in June, barely down from 7.6 million in May. That small change is within the margin of error — think of it as a tie. After a long slowdown, employers seem settled into a steady pattern: hiring is cooling gradually, but jobs aren't disappearing.