Weekly Jobless Claims Decrease

Weekly Jobless Claims Decrease

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Business, Life Skills

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The video discusses the recent drop in weekly unemployment claims to 576,000, a decrease of 193,000 from the previous week. It provides a perspective by comparing this to the January peak of 900,000 claims. Economists are optimistic about the economic recovery as more Americans get vaccinated.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the recent number of weekly unemployment claims reported?

900,000

383,000

769,000

576,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many claims did the weekly unemployment claims decrease by from the previous week?

300,000

250,000

193,000

100,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the peak number of weekly unemployment claims in January?

576,000

700,000

900,000

1,000,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are economists hopeful about the current unemployment numbers?

Because the stock market is rising

Due to increased government spending

Because of a decrease in taxes

As more Americans are getting vaccinated

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sign that the economy might be starting to recover?

Increase in interest rates

Higher inflation rates

Decrease in consumer spending

Decrease in unemployment claims

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