Maki: Unemployment Data to Force Fed to Hike Rates

The video discusses the current economic landscape, focusing on the yield curve, GDP growth, and consumer spending. It highlights the absence of typical recession indicators and examines the impact of global yields on the US economy. The Federal Reserve's potential actions in response to inflation and unemployment trends are also analyzed.

What is a typical sign of an impending recession according to the yield curve?

• The 10-year yield is above the 2-year yield.

• The 10-year yield is below the 2-year yield.

• Jobless claims are decreasing.

• Consumer spending is increasing.

Which factor is currently helping to boost GDP growth?

• Falling unemployment rates

• Decreasing jobless claims

• Increasing consumer spending

• Rising inflation

What is the potential issue with the bond market mentioned in the second section?

• It always predicts recessions accurately.

• It is unaffected by global yields.

• It may not reflect the actual economic growth.

• It is directly controlled by the Federal Reserve.

Why might the Federal Reserve be forced to hike interest rates?

• Due to a rising unemployment rate

• Because of a sub-3% unemployment rate

• To lower inflation below 2%

• To decrease consumer spending

What is the expected trend for core inflation according to the final section?

• It will lead to hyperinflation.

• It will remain stable.

• It will decrease significantly.

• It will continue to rise gradually.