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Factory job cuts in June 2026 are approaching levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis and the early Covid pandemic. Lucas and Luna examine what's driving the decline—weak global demand, the strong dollar, and automation—and what it means for the broader economy. They also look at the contrast with the booming small-cap sector and the services-driven labor market, and ask whether manufacturing is flashing a recession signal that the rest of the economy isn't. Specific data points: S&P Global's factory PMI dropping to 46.8, the 7,618 JOLTS openings, and the 2.2% weekly gain in the Russell 2000.

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The Russell 2000 is up 1.2 percent this week while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are down. Lucas and Luna dig into why small caps are outperforming — and it's not just the inflation narrative. They look at the data: the yield curve is steepening, jobless claims are falling, and the Fed is on hold at 3.63 percent. But the real story is in the types of companies inside the Russell: banks, homebuilders, and industrial suppliers are seeing earnings momentum that mega-cap tech can't match. They also touch on the factory job cuts making headlines, and why that could eventually hit small caps too. Plus: a listener support beat about keeping the show ad-free.

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In this episode of Macro Tuesdays, Lucas and Luna drill into a surprising new data point: factory job cuts in June 2026 are approaching levels not seen since the financial crisis and the early pandemic. With the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI signaling contraction and the unemployment rate stuck at 4.3 percent, the hosts ask whether this is a canary in the coal mine or a sector-specific correction. They connect the factory cutbacks to the broader labor market, where JOLTS openings remain elevated at 7.6 million but hiring dynamics are shifting. Lucas points to the growing divergence between manufacturing and services, and Luna challenges whether the 'strong economy' narrative still holds. Using live data from June 23, 2026, they explore what factory job cuts mean for Fed policy, wage growth, and your investment strategy. Plus, a candid moment about how listener support keeps the show ad-free.

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The two-year Treasury yield is still above the ten-year yield, even as the Fed holds rates steady at 3.63 percent and the economy shows mixed signals. Lucas and Luna dig into why this inversion is lasting so long, what it says about market expectations for growth and inflation, and how it contrasts with the steepening curve elsewhere. They look at the gap between short-term and long-term rates, the role of term premiums, and what history suggests about the lag between inversion and recession. If you've been hearing about yield curve inversions for years and wondering when they'll matter, this episode connects the dots with current data.

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In this episode of Macro Tuesdays, Lucas and Luna dig into a curious moment for monetary policy: the Fed funds rate has been stuck at 3.63 percent for two months, even as real GDP growth rebounded to 1.6 percent and job openings surged to 7.6 million. They explore what that stalemate says about the central bank's new leadership under Kevin Warsh, the bond market's inflation expectations, and whether the economy is actually stronger than the rate suggests. No hot takes, just a clear-eyed look at why the Fed isn't budging and what investors should watch next.

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In this episode of Macro Tuesdays, Lucas and Luna dig into the surprising JOLTS data showing 7.6 million job openings in April 2026, even as the unemployment rate holds at 4.3%. They explore why the numbers don't tell the whole story—focusing on the mismatch between openings and hires, the industries driving the surge, and what this means for job seekers in different sectors. With the S&P 500 at 7,501 and the ten-year yield at 4.45%, the hosts connect labor market dynamics to broader economic signals, including the Fed's current pause at 3.63%. A sharp, data-driven conversation for anyone trying to read the 2026 economy.

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The Federal Reserve's effective rate has been anchored at 3.63 percent for months, even as GDP growth picks up, unemployment stays low, and the stock market hits new highs. Lucas and Luna dig into the data: Real GDP just climbed to 1.6 percent annualized, job openings surged to 7.6 million, and the yield curve is steepening—yet the Fed hasn't moved. They unpack the tension between strong economic signals and the Fed's cautious stance, explore what sticky inflation and stable jobless claims mean for policy, and ask whether the hold pattern is a sign of paralysis or intentional strategy. Plus, a candid look at how listener support keeps this show ad-free. If you've wondered why the Fed isn't raising rates despite a hot economy, this episode connects the dots.

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Episode 64 of Macro Tuesdays with Fexingo dives into a curious disconnect in the labor market: initial jobless claims just fell to 226,000 — near historic lows — while the unemployment rate sits at 4.3 percent, well above the 3.6 percent we saw two years ago. Lucas and Luna unpack what this divergence really means, focusing on the role of reduced layoffs in a tight labor market versus the challenges job seekers face when they actually lose a position. They reference the latest JOLTS data showing 7.6 million openings, but also note that hires have slowed. The conversation touches on the Nevada outlier — unemployment half the national average — as a case study in how state-level dynamics can mask the national picture. No clickbait, no hot takes. Just two business journalists helping you understand one of the most confusing labor market signals of 2026.

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The unemployment rate in Nevada is 2.3 percent — roughly half the national average of 4.3 percent. In a labor market that many describe as cooling, that gap is striking. Lucas and Luna dig into why. The answer involves a specific post-pandemic migration pattern, a construction boom linked to federal CHIPS Act money, and a hospitality sector that's structurally different from the gig-heavy job growth in other states. They also look at what Nevada's hiring surge might mean for the national JOLTS data and whether the state's model is replicable. Plus, a brief behind-the-scenes look at how ad-free independent shows like this one stay on the air.

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The national unemployment rate sits at 4.3 percent, but Nevada's jobless rate is barely 2 percent. Lucas and Luna dig into the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation to understand why. They look at the state's mix of construction, hospitality, and logistics, and what happens if the Iran ceasefire actually delivers lower energy costs. A focused look at one state's labor market as a lens on the broader economy in June 2026.

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