Deep Dive: August Employment Report, Skew Buying

Deep Dive: August Employment Report, Skew Buying

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The video tutorial covers various financial topics, starting with the SVS function to analyze average market volume, particularly around the jobs report. It highlights unusual trading volumes in August and September, using charts to illustrate these trends. The discussion then shifts to the S&P 500's trading range and the profitability of skew buying in August, despite low volatility. Finally, the video examines the jobs report, focusing on the significant drop in mining industry unemployment, and questions whether the decline in employment related to commodities is ending.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the significance of skew buying in August?

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What does the decline in mining industry unemployment suggest about the commodities market?

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