Rieder Says Jobs Report Won't Change Fed's Plans

Rieder Says Jobs Report Won't Change Fed's Plans

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The transcript discusses recent market reactions, focusing on interest rates and the Fed's trajectory. It highlights the shift in the economy towards service-oriented jobs, which impacts wage growth and employment trends. The discussion also covers the changing nature of hiring practices, emphasizing the role of technology and the shift from full-time to consultant-based hiring. The traditional Phillips curve is questioned in light of these changes, suggesting a new framework for understanding wage growth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key factors discussed that influences the long end of the interest rate market?

Federal Reserve's immediate actions

Unemployment rate

ECB's policies

Average hourly earnings

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30 sec • 1 pt

How does the shift towards service-oriented jobs affect wage levels compared to manufacturing?

Service jobs offer the same wages as manufacturing

Service jobs generally offer higher wages

Service jobs have no impact on wage levels

Service jobs typically offer lower wages

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the inflation rate for services compared to goods, as mentioned in the transcript?

Services: 0.47%, Goods: 2.7%

Services: 2.7%, Goods: 0.47%

Services: 1.5%, Goods: 1.5%

Services: 3.0%, Goods: 1.0%

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What modern hiring practice is highlighted as a change from traditional methods?

Using just-in-time hiring and consultants

Offering permanent contracts to all workers

Relying solely on internal recruitment

Hiring full-time employees for all roles

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the modern hiring framework challenge the traditional Phillips curve?

It accelerates wage growth significantly

It slows down wage growth despite low unemployment

It has no impact on wage growth

It causes wages to decrease