The Hiring Signal Hidden in Quits Rates Data

Lucas and Luna dive into the quits rate — the percentage of workers voluntarily leaving their jobs — and why this seemingly niche data point is flashing a warning light for the May 2026 labor market. With the economy adding only modest payroll gains and unemployment flat at 4.3%, Lucas argues that a declining quits rate signals falling worker confidence and a potential slowdown in wage growth. Luna pushes back, citing JOLTS data that shows job openings rebounding to 7.6 million in April. Together they unpack what quitters versus stayers tell us about bargaining power, using real numbers from the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics releases. No clickbait — just a clear-eyed look at the signal hidden in plain sight. #QuitsRate #JobMarketSignal #LaborMarket #JOLTS #WageGrowth #WorkerConfidence #HiringTrends #Unemployment #Payrolls #BureauOfLaborStatistics #EconomicIndicator #Careers #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #LucasAndLuna #May2026 #JobOpenings #VoluntaryQuits Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo