Joe Raedle / Getty Images The job market remains at a virtual standstill. Key Takeways The U.S. economy had 7.2 million job openings in August, the same as in July, suggesting the economy remains in low-hiring, low-firing mode. While employers have avoided mass layoffs, it's become difficult to break into the job market for those on the outside. Tuesday's report could be the last official data on the job market for some time, since the federal government appears headed for a shutdown starting at midn ...