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Why Job Openings Are Growing While Hiring Slows
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- Jul 19, 2026
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Summary
The latest JOLTS data shows job openings ticking up to 7.6 million, but hiring rates and quits are barely moving. Lucas and Luna dig into what this divergence means for labor market heat and Fed policy. They explore whether employers are posting phantom roles, why workers are staying put, and how a rising unemployment rate alongside more vacancies signals a market in transition. Specific data from May 2026 and comparisons to 2019 and 2023 ground the conversation, with a look at how wage growth is responding. If you've heard 'the labor market is strong' and felt something doesn't add up, this episode connects the dots. #JOLTS #JobOpenings #LaborMarket #Unemployment #Hiring #QuitsRate #FedPolicy #WageGrowth #EconomicSlowdown #WorkerConfidence #PhantomJobs #EmploymentReport #Economics #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #EconomicForecast #Podcast #LaborEconomics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo