U.S. Payrolls Rise 213,000, Wage Gains Slow

U.S. Payrolls Rise 213,000, Wage Gains Slow

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The video discusses the creation of 213,000 jobs, with unemployment rising to 4% and EU 6 unemployment at 7.8%. Average hourly earnings were lower than expected, affecting the year-over-year growth. African American unemployment increased to 6.5%. Despite these figures, the report is not negative, with significant job gains in manufacturing and construction. Retail saw job losses, largely due to a rise in the labor force participation rate. The report has no major implications for the Federal Reserve but may impact the administration's narrative.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total number of jobs created as mentioned in the report?

150,000

100,000

300,000

213,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which unemployment rate rose to 7.8%?

EU 6 unemployment rate

Long-term unemployment rate

National unemployment rate

Youth unemployment rate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jobs were added in manufacturing during June?

50,000

10,000

20,000

36,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the labor force participation rate on unemployment?

It stabilized unemployment

It caused unemployment to rise

It had no impact

It decreased unemployment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the overall implication of the report for the Federal Reserve?

Negative implications

Moderate implications

Significant implications

No real implications