Rabobank’s Every Sees a Technical Recession for U.S. in 2020

Rabobank’s Every Sees a Technical Recession for U.S. in 2020

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The video discusses the IMF's slight upgrade of China's GDP outlook due to increased borrowing, raising concerns about sustainability. It explores economic models and indicators, focusing on credit figures and borrowing trends. The yield curve inversion is highlighted as a warning sign for a potential US recession, with discussions on its implications and the likelihood of a recession being prolonged but less severe than the previous one. The video concludes with an analysis of economic slowdown indicators, emphasizing the yield curve's role in predicting recessions.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What recent change did the IMF make regarding China's economic outlook?

Maintained the same outlook

Predicted a recession in China

Upgraded China's economic outlook

Downgraded China's GDP forecast

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What is a significant concern about the increased borrowing in China?

It will decrease exports

It might not be sustainable

It may lead to inflation

It will increase unemployment

3.

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What does the yield curve inversion in the bond market indicate?

Increased foreign investment

Stable economic growth

A possible recession

A potential economic boom

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How does the current US yield compare to past predictions?

It is below 1%

It is above 5%

It is around 2.5%

It has reached 4%

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What is a key indicator of a potential recession according to the final section?

Rising stock market

Inverted yield curve

Increased consumer spending

High inflation rates