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Construction jobs surged last month with 14,000 new openings—up 36% year-over-year—yet economists are puzzled: why the boom when construction spending is falling? The answer may lie in retiring workers and a shrinking pool of undocumented labor, forcing contractors to post more jobs. While overall job openings dipped slightly in June, hiring remains sluggish and layoffs are low—but experts warn this fragile recovery could shift fast.

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