Unemployment Claims Drop For Sixth Straight Week

Unemployment Claims Drop For Sixth Straight Week

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Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses recent economic trends, highlighting that 376,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, marking the lowest number since the onset of COVID-19. Consumer prices have risen by 5% compared to last year, the sharpest increase since 2008, with the auto sector significantly contributing to this rise. Used car prices have surged by 7% in May and nearly 30% from the previous year, with Tesla increasing its prices five times this year.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the 376,000 unemployment claims filed last week?

It is the average number of claims filed each week.

It is the lowest weekly total since COVID-19 began.

It is the total number of claims filed this year.

It is the highest number since COVID-19 began.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what percentage have consumer prices increased compared to last year?

10%

7%

5%

3%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sector is largely responsible for the recent rise in consumer prices?

Real Estate

Healthcare

Technology

Auto

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the prices for used cars and trucks increase in May compared to the previous month?

5%

7%

10%

15%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times has Tesla raised its prices this year?

Six times

Four times

Three times

Five times