Fed debates merits of earlier rate hike given U.S. jobs gains

(Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve hinted on Wednesday that a surprisingly strong jobs market recovery could lead it to raise interest rates earlier than it had been anticipating.

Job Openings in the U.S. Increased in January as Hiring Fell

Job openings in the U.S. increased less than expected in January, a sign labor-market cooling from late 2013 persisted as severe winter weather hammered the eastern and midwestern U.S.