ADP: U.S. Added 179,000 Jobs in July

ADP: U.S. Added 179,000 Jobs in July

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The video discusses the addition of 179,000 workers in July, surpassing estimates and June's figures. Despite this, the market reaction was muted, with flat SMP features and a slight dip in the two-year yield. The discussion highlights the importance of labor force participation and earnings in supporting GDP growth, suggesting that the July jobs report may not fully correlate with future payroll data.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many workers were added in July according to the ADP employment report?

180,000

179,000

172,000

170,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the market's reaction to the employment data?

The dollar index fell sharply

S&P futures remained relatively flat

The two-year yield increased

S&P futures rose significantly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the market's reaction?

S&P futures

Dollar index

Two-year yield

Gold prices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered pivotal for GDP growth according to the final section?

Earnings

Labor force participation rate

Both labor force participation rate and earnings

Neither labor force participation rate nor earnings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the upcoming payrolls report?

It will predict the next quarter's GDP growth

It will confirm the ADP employment report figures

It will provide insights into labor force participation and earnings

It will determine the next interest rate hike