The Job Market Signal Hidden in Quits Data

Lucas and Luna dive into the 'quits rate' — an overlooked labor market metric that tells us more about worker confidence than the unemployment rate. With JOLTS data showing job openings at 6.9 million and a quits rate that's held steady even as openings dipped, they explore why people are still leaving jobs voluntarily in May 2026. They break down what this means for wage negotiation leverage and why quits might be a leading indicator for the next recession. Plus: how small businesses are using quits data to adjust retention strategies. A practical guide to reading the job market like an economist. #QuitsRate #JOLTS #JobOpenings #LaborMarket #WorkerConfidence #WageGrowth #Retention #SmallBusiness #RecessionSignal #HiringTrends #Careers #JobMarket2026 #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics #Employment #JobMobility #May2026 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo