The number of new online job ads fell slightly to 1,970,000 in July, from just over two million in May and June, according to the Conference Board help-wanted online data series, reports Editor & Publisher. That dip comes mainly from the July 4 holiday week, during which ad volume is lower than during later weeks in the month. These figures are consistent with other labor market data that shows the U.S. labor market is holding steady, the article says.