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How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Job Market for Skilled Trades
In this episode of Stagflation Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna drill into a surprising bright spot in today's economy: the skilled trades. With factory job cuts in June 2026 nearing financial crisis levels, unemployment at 4.3 percent, and inflation still sticky, white-collar hiring is slowing. But electricians, plumbers, and welders are in higher demand than ever. The hosts trace the trend to two forces: a structural shortage from the 2008 recession and the fact that trades are harder to offshore or automate. They cite JOLTS data showing job openings rising to 7.6 million…
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