Claims Rise as PPI Falls by Most Since Start of Pandemic

The video discusses recent jobless claims, highlighting a slight increase but overall stability in the labor market. It also covers the Producer Price Index (PPI), noting a significant decrease in the headline number, suggesting positive trends for inflation control. The data indicates that while the labor market remains stable, inflation is moving in the right direction, which is favorable for the Federal Reserve's efforts.

What was the reported increase in first-time jobless claims after the Labor Department's adjustment?

• 1,810,000

• 48,000

• 228,000

• 239,000

What does the decrease in continuing claims suggest about the labor market?

• It is unpredictable

• It is improving rapidly

• It is stable

• It is deteriorating

How much did the headline PPI number decrease by in the latest report?

• 0.5%

• 1.0%

• 0.1%

• 2.7%

What is the year-over-year core PPI rate excluding food and energy?

• 4.9%

• 2.7%

• 3.4%

• 3.6%

What does the revised headline number for February indicate about inflation trends?

• Inflation is stable

• Inflation is increasing

• Inflation is unpredictable

• Inflation is decreasing