Gross: Things Not as Hunky Dory as 287,000 Jobs Suggests

Gross: Things Not as Hunky Dory as 287,000 Jobs Suggests

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The video discusses economic indicators, focusing on a three-month moving average of employment figures and its implications. It analyzes employment rates, wage changes, and the impact of global events like Brexit on economic policy. The discussion also covers the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy and its potential future actions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the three-month moving average of employment figures discussed in the video?

100,000

147,000

150,000

280,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the unemployment rate change according to the video?

It remained stable at 4.5%

It decreased to 3.9%

It increased to 4.9%

It increased to 5.1%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main question regarding the Federal Reserve's future actions?

Whether they will focus on inflation

Whether they will increase employment

Whether they will change the calculation of interest rate moves

Whether they will lower interest rates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which global issue is NOT mentioned as a concern for the Federal Reserve?

Brexit

Italian banks

Chinese trade policies

UK property mutual funds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates according to the video?

They are eager to lower them

They want to increase them immediately

They are cautious and prefer to maintain them

They plan to eliminate them