What to Watch for in U.S. CPI Report

What to Watch for in U.S. CPI Report

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The video discusses varying economic estimates from Wall Street, focusing on inflation components like housing and commodity prices. It highlights trends in oil and food prices, utility and gas price changes, and the Federal Reserve's focus on inflation breadth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the predicted monthly rise in inflation according to Bloomberg's surveyed economists?

0.4%

1.0%

0.6%

0.1%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component of inflation has shown a deceleration according to the transcript?

Utility prices

Commodity prices

Wages

Housing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite the decrease in oil and food prices, which areas remain sticky?

Technology and Education

Housing and Wages

Entertainment and Travel

Healthcare and Transportation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state has experienced a significant rise in utility prices recently?

Florida

New York

Texas

California

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Federal Reserve's main concern regarding inflation?

The impact of inflation on exports

The source of inflation

The speed of inflation

The breadth of inflation