EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 6 MIN
Why Job Openings Hit 7.6 Million and Wages Still Stuck
from The Labor Market Podcast with Fexingo: Jobs Reports, Unemployment, and Wage Growth · host Fexingo
In this episode of The Labor Market Podcast with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down the latest JOLTS data showing job openings surged to 7.6 million in April 2026, the highest in nearly two years. But with wage growth barely budging, they explore the structural disconnect between employer demand and worker pay. They dig into which industries are driving the openings, why companies are offering signing bonuses instead of raises, and how energy inflation from the Iran conflict is quietly warping wage negotiations. A must-listen for anyone tracking the real state of the job market. #JobOpenings #JOLTS #WageGrowth #LaborMarket #Economics #Inflation #IranWar #EnergyCosts #SigningBonuses #WorkerPay #ADP #NonfarmPayrolls #Unemployment #April2026 #EmploymentCostIndex #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In this episode of The Labor Market Podcast with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down the latest JOLTS data showing job openings surged to 7.6 million in April 2026, the highest in nearly two years. But with wage growth barely budging, they explore the structural disconnect between employer demand and worker pay. They dig into which industries are driving the openings, why companies are offering signing bonuses instead of raises, and how energy inflation from the Iran conflict is quietly warping wage negotiations. A must-listen for anyone tracking the real state of the job market. #JobOpenings #JOLTS #WageGrowth #LaborMarket #Economics #Inflation #IranWar #EnergyCosts #SigningBonuses #WorkerPay #ADP #NonfarmPayrolls #Unemployment #April2026 #EmploymentCostIndex #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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