Evercore ISI's Hyman Says Only Real Economic Weakness Is Outside U.S.

The video discusses private industry surveys and their current positive outlook despite a recent storm affecting retail. It examines potential recession indicators, noting a slowdown in government data but no clear signs of an impending recession, such as bubbles or energy price spikes. The economic cycle is a decade in, with surveys showing a slowdown but no major recession indicators. The global economy shows weakness, particularly in Germany, Japan, and China, while the US economy remains relatively stable.

What recent event affected retail surveys, according to the first section?

• A technological advancement

• A natural disaster

• A financial crisis

• A government policy change

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a typical indicator of an upcoming recession?

• Increased government spending

• High interest rates

• A clear economic bubble

• A spike in energy prices

What is the current state of interest rates as discussed in the second section?

• Around 10%

• Around 2%

• Around 8%

• Around 5-6%

Which country is NOT mentioned as experiencing economic weakness in the third section?

• Germany

• Japan

• India

• China

What is the state of the manufacturing sector in the US according to the third section?

• Experiencing growth

• In a recession

• Stable with no change

• Rapidly expanding