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Job Openings Unexpectedly Climbed in December

The labor market may have ended the year in slightly better shape than thought. The number of job openings climbed in December to 6.6 million, up from 6.5 million in November. Economists had forecast a decline to 6.4 million jobs.

WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 9: A holiday tree is shown lit in front of the U.S. Capitol building