People are feeling more secure about their jobs right now. The New York Fed's latest survey shows workers are less worried about getting laid off than they've been since December, and slightly more willing to quit voluntarily.

This is one of those quiet signals that tells you more than the headlines. When people feel safe enough to leave jobs on their own terms, it usually means they believe something better exists out there. When layoff fears drop, confidence is rebuilding.

Labor market sentiment doesn't move in straight lines. It lags reality sometimes, leads it other times. But right now, the vibes are improving. Whether that translates into actual wage growth, spending power, or sustained economic momentum is the next chapter.

Watch what people do with their money when they feel secure. That's when the real story unfolds.