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A data chart image of Tennessee had largest increase in job openings rate in July 2022; Pennsylvania had largest drop

Tennessee had largest increase in job openings rate in July 2022; Pennsylvania had largest drop

September 28, 2022

The job openings rate increased in 4 states, decreased in 5 states, and was little changed in 41 states and the District of Columbia on the last business day of July 2022. The number of job openings increased in 6 states, decreased in 5 states, and was little changed in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Over the month, the national job openings rate and number of job openings were little changed.

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A data chart image of Minnesota had the lowest jobless rate in August 2022

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A data chart image of Nonfarm payroll employment up in 46 states and DC from August 2021 to August 2022

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A data chart image of U.S. export prices up 10.8 percent over the year ended August 2022

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