Three Must-See Charts on Manufacturing, Construction, Fed

The video discusses recent economic data, focusing on the ISM manufacturing report showing increased orders and inventory trends. It highlights construction sector insights, noting concerns in commercial real estate but stability in residential construction. The discussion shifts to Federal Reserve rate hike probabilities, influenced by upcoming jobs reports and recent inflation data.

What does the widening gap between new orders and inventories suggest for US manufacturers?

• A decline in new orders

• Stable production levels

• An increase in production

• A decrease in production

What is a concern in the non-residential construction sector?

• Stable growth in residential construction

• Rapid growth in commercial real estate

• Increase in housing prices

• Slow growth in commercial real estate

How is residential construction performing on a year-over-year basis?

• Stagnating

• Holding up well

• Declining significantly

• Experiencing rapid growth

What is the probability of a rate hike in December according to the blue line?

• 50%

• 20%

• 40%

• 30%

Why are the upcoming Fed minutes considered important?

• They will discuss new economic policies

• They will announce a new interest rate

• They will reveal changes in employment data

• They might provide insights into the Fed's reaction to weak inflation data