EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 7 MIN

Why Long-Term Unemployment Is Surging in 2026

from The Economic Forecast Podcast with Fexingo: Predictions, Outlooks, and What's Coming Next · host Fexingo

The May jobs report is out Friday, but the real story is the quiet surge in long-term unemployment. Lucas and Luna dig into the latest data: job openings hit a two-year high, yet the share of unemployed out of work for 27 weeks or more is climbing. They explore why this mismatch is happening, how it affects wage growth and inflation, and what it signals about the health of the labor market. Plus, a look at the hidden costs for workers and the economy. #LongTermUnemployment #LaborMarket #JobsReport #UnemploymentRate #JOLTS #WageGrowth #Inflation #FederalReserve #EconomicForecast #Podcast #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #JoblessClaims #StructuralUnemployment #SkillsMismatch #May2026 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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