Why JOLTS Is a Better Gauge Than the Headline Jobs Number

On this episode of Economic Indicators, Lucas and Luna explain why the JOLTS report matters more than the headline unemployment rate right now. With job openings down to 7.36 million in June while payrolls barely moved, the quiet loosening in the labor market is the real story. They walk through the quits rate, the hires rate, and what the Beveridge curve is telling us about the path to a soft landing. Plus, they break down why the Fed is likely watching this data more closely than the unemployment print. If you've ever wondered why economists care about job openings at all, this episode gives you the framework. Also, a quick note on how listener support keeps the show going. #JOLTS #LaborMarket #JobOpenings #BeveridgeCurve #QuitsRate #HiringSlowdown #FedPolicy #SoftLanding #EconomicIndicators #Unemployment #Payrolls #DataOverHeadlines #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicsPodcast #MacroData #LaborEconomics #FedWatch Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo