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WASHINGTON - U.S. job openings unexpectedly increased in August amid a surge in demand for workers in the professional and business services sector, pointing to a still-tight labor market that

Sales of new U.S. homes fell more than expected in August as mortgage rates shot back above 7%, locking many would-be homebuyers out of the housing market.

Existing home sales slump in August as supply shortage, high mortgage rates hit consumers.

Existing home sales slump in August as supply shortage, high mortgage rates hit consumers.

Existing home sales slump in August as supply shortage, high mortgage rates hit consumers.

Existing home sales slump in August as supply shortage, high mortgage rates hit consumers.

Existing home sales slump in August as supply shortage, high mortgage rates hit consumers.

Existing home sales slump in August as supply shortage, high mortgage rates hit consumers.

The sale of previously owned homes slumped again in August as high mortgage rates and a worsening supply shortage left would-be buyers with limited options.

As Ohio's economy continues to setting records consumers say they're struggling under the weight of inflation and higher interest rates.