U.S. Economy: Data and the Fed's Dot Plot

The video discusses the current economic situation, highlighting slowed job growth and limited household contributions to GDP. It analyzes GDP trends, projecting a slow year for 2016. The impact of housing and investment is examined, noting affordability issues. The Federal Reserve's interest rate projections are critiqued, with expectations of lower rates. Finally, corporate challenges are addressed, focusing on squeezed margins and strategic adjustments.

What factors are contributing to the slowdown in job growth according to the text?

What are the expectations for GDP growth in 2016 according to the text?

How has household income generation affected economic growth in the second half of the year?

What does the text suggest about corporate fixed investment and its relation to the economy?

What challenges are corporations facing in terms of pricing power and demand?