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Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient
By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war.Forecasters had expected employers to post just 7 million openings in May.The job market is sturdy but not exactly booming. Layof...
Key takeaway job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The resilience of the US labor market is a welcome sign for Alamo Heights residents, who have seen local businesses navigate economic uncertainty in recent years. With job openings staying strong at 7.6 million, it's likely that local employers in the San Antonio area will continue to have a steady pool of candidates to choose from. However, the fact that gross hiring has dipped and layoffs have risen may give some pause, particularly for small businesses and startups that are critical to the local economy. As the Labor Department releases its jobs report for June, Alamo Heights residents will be watching to see how the national trends play out in their own community, and whether local job growth will continue to rebound from the weaker hiring of 2025. With the city's strong ties to the energy industry, the impact of the Iran war on energy prices will also be closely monitored.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war.Forecasters had expected employers to post just 7 million openings in May.The job market is sturdy but not exactly booming. Layof...
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