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  • Why Wages Are Growing for Stayers Not Switchers

    Why Wages Are Growing for Stayers Not Switchers
    2026/06/06
    New data shows that workers who stay put are now seeing faster wage growth than job-hoppers — a reversal of the pattern that dominated the post-pandemic labor market. Lucas and Luna break down the numbers from the May 2026 jobs report and the Employment Cost Index, explore why employers are raising pay to retain talent rather than attract it, and discuss what this means for your next career move. With the unemployment rate flat at 4.3% and job openings surging to 7.6 million, the labor market is sending mixed signals. Lucas points to a key metric: the quits rate has fallen below pre-pandemic levels, suggesting workers are prioritizing stability over the risk of a jump. Luna flags a hidden wrinkle: wage growth for job switchers is still positive but has slowed sharply, while annual raises for stayers have crept above 5% for the first time in two years. The episode closes with a look at which industries are leading the shift and whether this trend is likely to hold. #WageGrowth #JobStayers #JobSwitchers #LaborMarket #EmploymentCostIndex #MayJobsReport #UnemploymentRate #JOLTS #QuitsRate #Retention #EconomicData #CareerStrategy #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics #LaborEconomics #WorkerTrends Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • Why Wage Growth Is Splitting the Labor Market in Two

    Why Wage Growth Is Splitting the Labor Market in Two
    2026/06/06
    The May jobs report is out Friday, but beneath the headline numbers, a quieter divide is opening up. Wages are growing at 4.2 percent for job switchers but barely 3.5 percent for those who stay put. Lucas and Luna dig into the data from the Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker, the latest JOLTS numbers, and why this gap tells us more about the labor market than the unemployment rate. They explore how the split is reshaping career strategy, hiring, and even inflation expectations. #WageGrowth #LaborMarket #JobSwitchers #JobStayers #AtlantaFed #WageGrowthTracker #JOLTS #JobOpenings #NonfarmPayrolls #Unemployment #QuitsRate #Compensation #Economics #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LaborMarketPodcast #Fexingo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • Why the Labor Market Is Splitting in Half

    Why the Labor Market Is Splitting in Half
    2026/06/05
    The May jobs report is out Friday, but the real story isn't the headline number — it's the growing gap between the booming high-end services sector and the struggling lower-wage industries. Lucas and Luna dig into the data behind the divergence: why job openings hit 7.6 million in April while long-term unemployment keeps rising, and what that means for workers in retail, hospitality, and manufacturing. They look at how energy costs from the Iran conflict are widening the split, and why the Federal Reserve can't fix this with interest rates alone. A focused, data-driven conversation about a labor market that's no longer one economy. #LaborMarket #JobsReport #Unemployment #WageGrowth #EconomicDivergence #JOLTS #MayJobsReport #LongTermUnemployment #EnergyCosts #IranConflict #FederalReserve #HighEndServices #LowerWageWorkers #Retail #Hospitality #Manufacturing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • Why Long-Term Unemployment Is Surging in 2026

    Why Long-Term Unemployment Is Surging in 2026
    2026/06/05
    Lucas and Luna dig into the latest data on long-term unemployment. Despite a strong headline jobs number—nonfarm payrolls at 158.7 million in April—the share of workers unemployed for 27 weeks or more is climbing. They discuss what's driving this trend, the hidden costs for workers and the economy, and why it matters even as job openings hit 7.6 million. The hosts also explore how the Iran conflict and energy costs are prolonging joblessness for some workers. A data-driven look at a quiet but serious shift in the labor market. #LongTermUnemployment #LaborMarket #JobsReport #Unemployment #JOLTS #NonfarmPayrolls #IranWar #EnergyCosts #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Jobs #WageGrowth #ADP #InitialClaims #EmploymentCostIndex #StayAtHomeWorkers #GigEconomy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 分
  • Why Unemployment Claims Are Rising Even as Job Openings Surge

    Why Unemployment Claims Are Rising Even as Job Openings Surge
    2026/06/04
    In this episode of The Labor Market Podcast, Lucas and Luna dig into the growing disconnect between surging job openings and rising unemployment claims. As of late May 2026, initial jobless claims hit 225,000, up sharply from 212,000 the prior week, even as JOLTS data showed openings climbed to 7.6 million in April. The hosts explore what this signal means—long-term unemployment is also on the rise, and the composition of hiring is shifting away from certain sectors. They discuss how energy costs, the Iran conflict, and tariff policies are straining specific industries, and why the classic 'tight labor market' narrative is becoming more complicated. A must-listen for anyone trying to read the real state of the U.S. labor market in mid-2026. #UnemploymentClaims #JobOpenings #JOLTS #LaborMarket #Economics #Employment #InitialClaims #LongTermUnemployment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Tariffs #IranConflict #EnergyCosts #WageStagnation #EconomicData #PodcastEpisode #LaborMarketPodcast #Macroeconomics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • Why Job Openings Hit 7.6 Million and Wages Still Stuck

    Why Job Openings Hit 7.6 Million and Wages Still Stuck
    2026/06/04
    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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    7 分
  • Why Job Openings Hit 7.6 Million and Wages Are Still Stuck

    Why Job Openings Hit 7.6 Million and Wages Are Still Stuck
    2026/06/03
    In this episode of The Labor Market Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the surprising April 2026 JOLTS report showing 7.6 million job openings—the highest in nearly two years. They explore why this surge coexists with flat unemployment and modest wage growth, focusing on the energy-cost squeeze from the Iran conflict and proposed new tariffs. Using ADP's May payroll number of 122,000 and the latest average hourly earnings data at $37.40, they examine how geopolitical shocks and trade policy are reshaping hiring dynamics. The hosts avoid repeating past angles—no wage-productivity gap, no gig economy, no quits—and instead zero in on the structural mismatch between open roles and available talent. They also connect this to the broader question of whether the labor market is tighter or looser than it appears. Data-driven and conversational, this episode offers a clear-eyed take on a complex jobs picture. #JobOpenings #WageStagnation #EmploymentCostIndex #ADPPayrolls #JOLTSReport #LaborMarket #UnemploymentRate #AverageHourlyEarnings #InflationImpact #Tariffs #IranConflict #EnergyCosts #HiringTrends #EconomicData #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LaborMarketPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 分
  • Why Employers Are Adding Signing Bonuses Again

    Why Employers Are Adding Signing Bonuses Again
    2026/06/03
    In this episode of The Labor Market Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the surprising return of signing bonuses in 2026. With job openings surging to 7.6 million in April — the highest in nearly two years — employers in sectors like trucking, healthcare, and hospitality are dangling cash bonuses, extra vacation days, and retention bonuses to attract and keep workers. Lucas breaks down the data: average hourly earnings are up just 5 cents from last month, but signing bonuses are showing up in job listings at their highest rate since 2022. They discuss why bonuses are replacing higher hourly wages in some industries, how the Iran war is squeezing energy costs and shaping these negotiations, and whether this trend is a sign of a tight labor market or a temporary fix. Luna asks the key question: are these bonuses actually working, or are they just masking deeper problems in worker retention? #SigningBonuses #LaborMarket #JobOpenings #Hiring #WageGrowth #Retention #Trucking #Healthcare #Hospitality #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LaborMarketPodcast #Employment #Bonuses #Recruitment #Wages #JobMarket Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分