What to Watch in the March US Employment Report

The video discusses recent payroll data, highlighting a slight decrease in expected job growth. It examines the impact of monetary policy tightening on the economy, as seen in jobless claims. The Federal Reserve's focus on average hourly earnings and market expectations for rate cuts are analyzed. The video concludes with an analysis of market reactions, particularly the decline in the two-year yield, suggesting market skepticism about the Fed's current stance.

What was the revised estimate for payrolls mentioned in the first section?

• 200,000

• 240,000

• 228,000

• 235,000

What unexpected trend was observed in the initial jobless claims?

• A significant decrease

• A significant increase

• No change

• A slight decrease

What is the expected month-on-month growth in average hourly earnings?

• 1%

• 2%

• 0.3%

• 0.5%

What does the market believe about the Federal Reserve's actions by the end of the year?

• The Fed will stop all monetary policies

• The Fed will increase rates

• The Fed will start cutting rates

• The Fed will maintain current rates

How many consecutive days has the two-year yield decreased?

• Six days

• Five days

• Four days

• Three days