Dollar Index Tops 8-Year High on Jobs

The video discusses key economic updates: the US added 321,000 jobs in November, surpassing forecasts and boosting the dollar index to an eight-year high. In contrast, Japan's economy contracted by nearly 2% in Q3, with the Yen weakening against the dollar. Meanwhile, China is expected to report a significant trade surplus for November, although growth in exports and imports may slow compared to October.

What was the number of new jobs added in the US in November?

How does the recent jobs number compare to the median forecast?

What was the dollar index's highest level in years?

What was the contraction percentage for Japan's economy in the third quarter?

What surplus is China expected to report for November?