Minerd Cites Lumber as Reason He's Not Worried About Inflation

Minerd Cites Lumber as Reason He's Not Worried About Inflation

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The discussion covers the Federal Reserve's belief in a supply side response improving by year-end, with supply constraints expected to heal. Examples include falling lumber and copper prices, suggesting reduced price pressure. Inflation is concentrated in sectors like travel and cars, with potential COVID resurgence possibly reducing demand and easing price pressures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Federal Reserve expect to happen from September onwards?

An increase in taxes

A supply side response

A decrease in interest rates

A rise in unemployment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which commodity's price drop is mentioned as an example of easing supply constraints?

Silver

Lumber

Gold

Oil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact on prices due to the easing of supply constraints?

Fluctuation in prices

Increase in prices

No change in prices

Decrease in prices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sectors are primarily affected by the current inflation according to the video?

Education and agriculture

Technology and healthcare

Retail and manufacturing

Hotels and airfares

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could potentially reduce the demand for travel and hotels?

A new government policy

A rise in stock market

A decrease in fuel prices

An increase in COVID cases