Deep Dive: Personal Consumption and Credit

The video tutorial explores the relationship between consumer credit and personal consumption, emphasizing the role of wages in driving consumption. It highlights the Atlanta Fed GDP tracker, noting a discrepancy between perceived economic conditions and the tracker’s data. The discussion extends to the 10-year yield, examining its correlation with ISM manufacturing orders and CPI, suggesting potential market implications.

What is considered crucial for driving personal consumption higher according to the video?

• Retail sales

• Wages

• Consumer credit

• Interest rates

What is the current growth rate tracked by the Atlanta Fed for Q1?

• 0.1%

• 1.0%

• 2.0%

• 3.0%

What does the Atlanta Fed GDP tracker focus on?

• Monthly employment figures

• Daily stock market trends

• Quarterly GDP estimates

• Annual inflation rates

What is the current level of the 10-year yield as mentioned in the video?

• 2.0%

• 1.7%

• 1.5%

• 2.5%

In which year did the bond market not respond to a jump in new orders?

• 2013

• 2014

• 2015

• 2016