How JOLTS Data Is Confusing the Job Market Picture episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 8 MIN

How JOLTS Data Is Confusing the Job Market Picture

from Economic Indicators with Fexingo: GDP, CPI, PMI, and Reading the Macro Data · host Fexingo

Lucas and Luna dive into the latest JOLTS data from April 2026, which showed a surprising jump in job openings to 7.6 million—even as hiring remained flat and the unemployment rate stayed at 4.3 percent. They explore what this divergence means for the Fed, wage growth, and whether the labor market is tightening or loosening. Lucas explains why the ratio of openings to unemployed workers matters more than raw numbers, and Luna questions whether JOLTS is still a reliable signal given declining response rates. Tune in for a clear-eyed look at one of the most puzzling data points in the current economy. #JOLTS #JobOpenings #LaborMarket #Fed #FederalReserve #KevinWarsh #WageGrowth #Unemployment #QuitsRate #Hiring #Economics #EconomicIndicators #DataReliability #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicPodcast #MacroData #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Lucas and Luna dive into the latest JOLTS data from April 2026, which showed a surprising jump in job openings to 7.6 million—even as hiring remained flat and the unemployment rate stayed at 4.3 percent. They explore what this divergence means for the Fed, wage growth, and whether the labor market is tightening or loosening. Lucas explains why the ratio of openings to unemployed workers matters more than raw numbers, and Luna questions whether JOLTS is still a reliable signal given declining response rates. Tune in for a clear-eyed look at one of the most puzzling data points in the current economy. #JOLTS #JobOpenings #LaborMarket #Fed #FederalReserve #KevinWarsh #WageGrowth #Unemployment #QuitsRate #Hiring #Economics #EconomicIndicators #DataReliability #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicPodcast #MacroData #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

NOW PLAYING

How JOLTS Data Is Confusing the Job Market Picture

0:00 8:15

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Economic Indicators with Fexingo: GDP, CPI, PMI, and Reading the Macro Data?

This episode is 8 minutes long.

When was this Economic Indicators with Fexingo: GDP, CPI, PMI, and Reading the Macro Data episode published?

This episode was published on June 18, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Lucas and Luna dive into the latest JOLTS data from April 2026, which showed a surprising jump in job openings to 7.6 million—even as hiring remained flat and the unemployment rate stayed at 4.3 percent. They explore what this divergence means for...

Can I download this Economic Indicators with Fexingo: GDP, CPI, PMI, and Reading the Macro Data episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!