Jobs Report ‘Exactly What the Fed Is Looking For’: Economist Hunter

The transcript discusses a strong report from the BLS, highlighting its implications for the Federal Reserve's decision to pause rate changes. The market's reaction, including a bear flattener, suggests support for the Fed's stance. Trade strategies are considered in light of ongoing macroeconomic challenges, with a focus on job growth without wage inflation. The transcript also analyzes job creation trends, predicting a gradual slowdown, and examines sector performance, noting significant growth in healthcare and manufacturing.

What is the market's reaction to the Fed's pause in rate changes?

• A bull steepener

• A bear steepener

• A bear flattener

• A bull flattener

What is the longer-term trend in job creation according to the transcript?

• A gradual slowdown

• A rapid increase

• A sharp decline

• A stable trend

What is the expected impact on yields according to the market's cautious approach?

• A decline in yields

• No change in yields

• A sharp rise in yields

• A measured rise in yields

Which sector showed a significant increase in jobs, as mentioned in the transcript?

• Technology

• Retail

• Health care

• Construction

What was the change in manufacturing jobs from October to the current report?

• From negative 54 to positive 43

• From positive 54 to negative 43

• From positive 43 to negative 54

• From negative 43 to positive 54