Deep Dive: H1-B Visa Fears Send Indian IT Tumbling

The video discusses the impact of potential changes to the H1B visa program on Indian IT companies, which rely heavily on the US market. It highlights the media's focus on these changes and their market implications. The video also explores different metrics for measuring wage growth, such as the Atlanta Fed's tracker and the employment cost index, and discusses their reliability and differences.

What is the primary concern for Indian IT companies regarding the proposed changes to the H1B visa program?

• Loss of skilled workers to other countries

• Potential reduction in business due to increased wage requirements

• Higher operational costs in India

• Increased competition from local US companies

Which of the following is NOT a wage metric mentioned in the video?

• Average hourly index

• Employment cost index

• Atlanta Fed's monthly wage growth tracker

• Consumer Price Index

Why is it important to consider broad trends rather than individual data points when analyzing wage metrics?

• Broad trends are less reliable

• Individual data points are easier to interpret

• Broad trends provide a more comprehensive view

• Individual data points are always accurate

What is one reason people might prefer the Employment Cost Index (ECI) over other wage metrics?

• It is updated daily

• It includes benefits

• It is the simplest metric

• It focuses solely on hourly wages

How does the Atlanta Fed's wage growth tracker attempt to improve its accuracy?

• By using only recent data

• By focusing on a single industry

• By adjusting for demographics

• By excluding benefits