Remembering Bloomberg's Richard Yamarone

The video discusses Richard Yammerin, a well-known economist at Bloomberg, highlighting his unique approach to economic indicators, such as using restaurant visits and women's dress purchases to gauge economic health. His book, 'The Trader's Guide to Key Economic Indicators,' became an invaluable resource shortly after its release. Despite his often gloomy economic forecasts, Yammerin was known for his optimistic personality and humor, even dressing as Darth Vader for an interview. His legacy as a contrarian economist and his impact on economic analysis are emphasized.

What unconventional economic indicator did Richard Yammerin favor to assess economic health?

• Housing market prices

• Stock market trends

• Women's dress purchases

• Automobile sales

What was the immediate impact of Richard Yammerin's 'orange book' upon its release?

• It became an invaluable resource

• It was only popular among students

• It was ignored by the public

• It was criticized by economists

How did Richard Yammerin's personality contrast with his economic predictions?

• He was aggressive and serious

• He was optimistic and friendly

• He was pessimistic and unfriendly

• He was neutral and reserved

What was Richard Yammerin's role at Bloomberg Intelligence?

• Chief executive officer

• Senior economist

• Financial analyst

• Marketing director

What color is associated with Richard Yammerin's book?

• Blue

• Orange

• Green

• Red