US Payrolls Rebound in November, Rising by 227,000

The video discusses the market's expectations for job numbers, noting a slight increase from the previous month. It highlights small revisions in job data and concerns about the impact of strikes and hurricanes. The unemployment rate has risen slightly, and manufacturing payrolls have shown a significant increase. Average hourly earnings have unexpectedly risen, possibly due to a lack of low-income jobs. The labor force participation rate has decreased slightly, suggesting a larger labor force during the month.

What was the market's expectation for job numbers, and how did it compare to the previous month's forecast?

• 12,000 expected, stronger than 220,000

• 220,000 expected, weaker than 227,000

• 227,000 expected, stronger than 220,000

• 227,000 expected, weaker than 12,000

What was the unemployment rate change from the previous month?

• Increased from 4.1% to 4.2%

• Decreased from 4.2% to 4.1%

• Remained constant at 4.2%

• Increased from 4.0% to 4.1%

How did manufacturing payrolls change compared to the previous month?

• Decreased by 46,000 from 22,000

• Increased by 22,000 from -46,000

• Decreased by 22,000 from 46,000

• Increased by 46,000 from -22,000

What was the change in average hourly earnings on a monthly basis?

• Decreased by 1/10

• Increased by 1/10

• Decreased by 4/10

• Increased by 4/10

What was the change in the labor force participation rate?

• Dropped to 62.5% from 62.6%

• Increased to 62.6% from 62.5%

• Remained constant at 62.5%

• Dropped to 62.4% from 62.5%