How Labor Market Churn Is Reshaping Inflation

In Episode 30 of The Economic Forecast Podcast, Lucas and Luna examine the surprising disconnect between surging job openings and stagnant wage growth. With JOLTS hitting a two-year high of 7.6 million in April while average hourly earnings barely budged, they explore how labor market churn—workers switching jobs at record rates—is reshaping inflation dynamics. Using fresh data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker, they explain why this churn keeps prices sticky even as headline CPI appears to moderate. The hosts also discuss what this means for the Fed's rate path and why the VIX is creeping higher. Plus, a brief note on how listener support keeps the podcast ad-free. #LaborMarket #JOLTS #WageGrowth #Inflation #FederalReserve #Churn #QuitRate #AtlantaFed #BureauOfLaborStatistics #EconomicForecast #Economics #VIX #JobOpenings #StickyInflation #Hiring #LaborChurn #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo