Layoffs Are SURGING… But NEWS Headlines Say “EVERYTHING IS FINE”

Layoffs Are SURGING… But NEWS Headlines Say “EVERYTHING IS FINE”

May 6, 2026 · 11 min

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The episode discusses the discrepancies between labor market headlines and the underlying data indicating a troubling trend in layoffs and job openings.

The latest JOLTS report says the labor market is “unchanged”… but that headline is hiding a much bigger story. In this breakdown, we go inside the real data: Why job openings are quietly declining year-over-year The truth behind the so-called “hire surge” The alarming rise in layoffs (especially white-collar) Why the quits rate is flashing a recession warning This isn’t stability… this is a trend shift. If you’re watching markets, the Fed, or the economy — this is the data that actually mat...

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