Opus: Advice First CEO on Markets

The video discusses the current economic environment, focusing on inflation, interest rates, and corporate margins. It highlights the Fed's stance on interest rates and the potential for a recession. The speaker advises on cash management, suggesting holding 6-12 months of living expenses in cash. The impact of job market changes on inflation is analyzed, with recent layoffs at major companies like Microsoft and Amazon noted. The video concludes with a discussion on consumer behavior and market predictions, emphasizing the lagging nature of economic data and the predictive role of the stock market.

What is the Federal Reserve's target for the ten-year Treasury bill rate?

• 6%

• 3.3%

• 4%

• 5%

How much cash is recommended to have for living expenses?

• 6 to 12 months

• 12 to 18 months

• 3 to 6 months

• 1 to 3 months

What is the current cash allocation mentioned in the video?

• 3 to 5%

• 15 to 20%

• 10 to 15%

• 5 to 10%

Which company recently announced a layoff of 10,000 employees?

• Facebook

• Google

• Microsoft

• Apple

What is the reported CPI percentage for December?

• 7%

• 4%

• 5%

• 6%