U.S. Jobless Claims Fall; Consumer Prices Unchanged

The video discusses recent economic data, focusing on jobless claims and inflation. Jobless claims were higher than expected, with a revision for the previous week. Inflation remains flat, with core prices rising slightly. The Federal Reserve is looking for ways to increase inflation to stimulate consumer spending.

What was the reported number of initial jobless claims for the week of November 15th?

• 284,000

• 291,000

• 293,000

• 290,000

How did the initial jobless claims compare to the economists' estimate?

• They were lower than estimated

• They matched the estimate

• They were higher than estimated

• They were not reported

What was the core inflation figure excluding food and energy?

• 0.4%

• 0.3%

• 0.1%

• 0.2%

What is the Federal Reserve's challenge according to the inflation data?

• Reducing inflation

• Maintaining current inflation levels

• Increasing inflation

• Decreasing consumer spending

How have core prices changed over the past five months?

• They have decreased

• They have remained stable

• They have risen the most

• They have fluctuated