U.S. Job Openings Surge to Record 8.12 Million in April

The video discusses inflation fears in global markets, focusing on the US labor market's slack with a record number of job openings in March. It highlights significant growth in manufacturing and hospitality job openings. The NFIB report shows a slight decline in small business optimism, with inflation concerns rising as average selling prices increase. Despite many job openings, small businesses face hiring challenges, and the quit rate remains high.

What was the optimism index reported by the NFIB in April, and how does it compare to February 2020?

What percentage of small businesses reported plans to hire, and what challenges are they facing?