How JOLTS Job Openings Surged to 7.6 Million in April 2026

In this episode of US Economy with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna examine the surprising April JOLTS report that showed job openings surging to 7.6 million, the highest in nearly two years. They break down what's driving the increase—including reshoring in manufacturing and persistent demand in healthcare—and why the unemployment rate remains stuck at 4.3 percent despite the spike. The hosts discuss the 'waiting workers' phenomenon, where millions are employed but holding out for better roles, and what this means for the Federal Reserve's next move. With inflation still elevated at 3.3 percent core PCE and the Fed funds rate at 3.63 percent, the labor market is sending mixed signals. Lucas and Luna walk through the data, the sectors adding the most jobs, and whether this surge is sustainable or a statistical blip. Tune in for a grounded, number-driven look at the US labor market in mid-2026. #JOLTS #JobOpenings #LaborMarket #Unemployment #FederalReserve #Inflation #CorePCE #FedFundsRate #Reshoring #Manufacturing #HealthcareJobs #WageGrowth #USEconomy #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicIndicators #LaborData Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo