FMN Plus-2024/Apr, Seg 1 - U.S. Economic Outlook – Labor, Inflation, Geopolitics, and AI Impacts
Over the past few years, the U.S. has navigated through a complex economic landscape with challenges driven by supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties. However, there is cautious optimism regarding the economy's resilience, supported by robust consumer spending, technological advancements, and ongoing policy responses. Dana Peterson, Chief Economist, with The Conference Board, joins this segment to discuss the labor market, business and consumer confidence, inflationary concerns, downside risks regarding deglobalization and geopolitical tensions involving the U.S. and China, as well as impacts from AI.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize examples of consumer economic headwinds
- Identify industries specifically impacted from recent economic challenges
- Recognize changes in both business and consumer confidence
- Recall solutions to address labor shortages
- Identify both downside and upside risks with respect to the U.S. economic outlook
Prerequisites/Advanced Preparation:
None
Details
Course Code
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FMN1557-FM
Release Date
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04/10/2024
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Expire Date
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11/13/2025
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Credits
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Length
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1hr 40min
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Course Level
:
Update
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Course Type
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QAS Self-Study
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Passing Grade
:
70%
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Format Type
:
eLearning
Mobile Compatible
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Field Of Study
:
Economics
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Theme
:
Financial Markets
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