Why Job Openings Are Surging But Hiring Hasnt Followed

Lucas and Luna dig into the April JOLTS report showing a surge in job openings from 6.9 million to 7.6 million — yet hires remain flat. They explore why employers are listing positions they never fill, from resume hoarding to phantom job postings. With the unemployment rate at 4.3 percent and initial jobless claims ticking up, they ask whether the labor market is overheating or just spinning its wheels. The hosts also discuss why the Beveridge curve is flattening and what that means for workers and the Fed. If you've ever applied for a job that stayed open for months, this episode explains why. #LaborMarket #JOLTS #JobOpenings #Hiring #PhantomJobs #BeveridgeCurve #Unemployment #FederalReserve #WageGrowth #JobSearch #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #PodcastEpisode #LaborMarketPodcast #EmploymentTrends #WorkerMobility #June2026 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo