[ { "qid": "REC-PCEPILFE-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPILFE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Core PCE Price Index be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 83.97\nB) 90.61\nC) 93.26\nD) 87.95", "options": [ "A) 83.97", "B) 90.61", "C) 93.26", "D) 87.95" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "87.95", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CSUSHPINSA-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CSUSHPINSA", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Home Price YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) -5.21%\nB) 4.59%\nC) -19.90%\nD) -0.31%", "options": [ "A) -5.21%", "B) 4.59%", "C) -19.90%", "D) -0.31%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-5.21%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-INDPRO-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "INDPRO", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Industrial Production YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -17.48%\nB) -15.16%\nC) -12.84%\nD) -19.80%", "options": [ "A) -17.48%", "B) -15.16%", "C) -12.84%", "D) -19.80%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-15.16%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PPIACO-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PPIACO", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US PPI All Commodities YoY Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 4.23%\nB) -3.55%\nC) 0.34%\nD) 8.12%", "options": [ "A) 4.23%", "B) -3.55%", "C) 0.34%", "D) 8.12%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "0.34%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UNRATE-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UNRATE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Unemployment Rate be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 9.06%\nB) 7.39%\nC) 11.57%\nD) 9.90%", "options": [ "A) 9.06%", "B) 7.39%", "C) 11.57%", "D) 9.90%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "9.90%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PAYEMS-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Total Nonfarm Payrolls (Thousands of jobs) be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 131,466K\nB) 124,893K\nC) 127,522K\nD) 134,095K", "options": [ "A) 131,466K", "B) 124,893K", "C) 127,522K", "D) 134,095K" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "131,466K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-INDPRO-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "INDPRO", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Industrial Production YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 3.53%\nB) -5.83%\nC) -2.71%\nD) -12.07%", "options": [ "A) 3.53%", "B) -5.83%", "C) -2.71%", "D) -12.07%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-5.83%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NASDAQCOM-yoy_pct-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the NASDAQ Composite YoY % Return be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) -25.16%\nB) -59.29%\nC) -33.69%\nD) -50.76%", "options": [ "A) -25.16%", "B) -59.29%", "C) -33.69%", "D) -50.76%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-33.69%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DEXUSEU-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DEXUSEU", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the EUR/USD Spot Exchange Rate (USD per EUR) be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 1.2463\nB) 1.1925\nC) 1.4077\nD) 1.3539", "options": [ "A) 1.2463", "B) 1.1925", "C) 1.4077", "D) 1.3539" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "1.3539", "unit": "fx_rate", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CIVPART-yoy_pp-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CIVPART", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Labor Force Participation YoY pp change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -0.40pp\nB) -0.52pp\nC) -0.28pp\nD) -0.63pp", "options": [ "A) -0.40pp", "B) -0.52pp", "C) -0.28pp", "D) -0.63pp" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-0.40pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-M2SL-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "M2SL", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US M2 Money Supply (Billions USD) be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) $8,147B\nB) $8,449B\nC) $9,356B\nD) $7,845B", "options": [ "A) $8,147B", "B) $8,449B", "C) $9,356B", "D) $7,845B" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$8,449B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PERMIT-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PERMIT", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Building Permits (Thousands of units) be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 1,204K\nB) 1,498K\nC) 616K\nD) 322K", "options": [ "A) 1,204K", "B) 1,498K", "C) 616K", "D) 322K" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "616K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UNRATE-yoy_pp-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UNRATE", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Unemployment Rate YoY pp change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) +2.13pp\nB) +2.81pp\nC) +4.19pp\nD) +3.50pp", "options": [ "A) +2.13pp", "B) +2.81pp", "C) +4.19pp", "D) +3.50pp" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "+3.50pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPIAUCSL-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US CPI YoY Inflation Rate be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 0.01%\nB) -1.12%\nC) 0.57%\nD) -1.69%", "options": [ "A) 0.01%", "B) -1.12%", "C) 0.57%", "D) -1.69%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "0.01%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PPIACO-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PPIACO", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US PPI All Commodities YoY Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -9.51%\nB) -7.33%\nC) -0.80%\nD) -13.87%", "options": [ "A) -9.51%", "B) -7.33%", "C) -0.80%", "D) -13.87%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-7.33%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-EMRATIO-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "EMRATIO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Employment-Population Ratio be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 61.39%\nB) 58.41%\nC) 59.60%\nD) 56.62%", "options": [ "A) 61.39%", "B) 58.41%", "C) 59.60%", "D) 56.62%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "59.60%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-VIXCLS-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the CBOE VIX Index be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) 48.65\nB) 25.78\nC) 54.36\nD) 42.93", "options": [ "A) 48.65", "B) 25.78", "C) 54.36", "D) 42.93" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "42.93", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCE-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCE", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US PCE YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -1.69%\nB) -4.70%\nC) -6.20%\nD) -3.19%", "options": [ "A) -1.69%", "B) -4.70%", "C) -6.20%", "D) -3.19%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-1.69%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGORDER-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGORDER", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Durable Goods Orders YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) -3.63%\nB) -11.64%\nC) -19.65%\nD) 4.38%", "options": [ "A) -3.63%", "B) -11.64%", "C) -19.65%", "D) 4.38%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-11.64%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-INDPRO-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "INDPRO", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Industrial Production YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -17.27%\nB) -15.42%\nC) -13.56%\nD) -9.85%", "options": [ "A) -17.27%", "B) -15.42%", "C) -13.56%", "D) -9.85%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-13.56%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCE-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (Billions USD) be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) $10,738B\nB) $9,476B\nC) $9,160B\nD) $9,792B", "options": [ "A) $10,738B", "B) $9,476B", "C) $9,160B", "D) $9,792B" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "$9,792B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CSUSHPINSA-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CSUSHPINSA", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Home Price YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -8.28%\nB) -13.26%\nC) -3.31%\nD) 6.65%", "options": [ "A) -8.28%", "B) -13.26%", "C) -3.31%", "D) 6.65%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-8.28%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UMCSENT-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UMCSENT", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the U Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 78.69\nB) 65.70\nC) 52.71\nD) 59.20", "options": [ "A) 78.69", "B) 65.70", "C) 52.71", "D) 59.20" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "65.70", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UNRATE-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UNRATE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Unemployment Rate be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 7.95%\nB) 7.61%\nC) 8.30%\nD) 9.34%", "options": [ "A) 7.95%", "B) 7.61%", "C) 8.30%", "D) 9.34%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "8.30%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CCSA-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CCSA", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-06", "question": "What will the US Continued Jobless Claims (Number) be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-06.)\n\nA) 4,341,994\nB) 7,118,670\nC) 5,452,665\nD) 6,008,000", "options": [ "A) 4,341,994", "B) 7,118,670", "C) 5,452,665", "D) 6,008,000" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "6,008,000", "unit": "count", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-AHETPI-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "AHETPI", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Average Hourly Earnings be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) $18.80/hr\nB) $17.42/hr\nC) $18.34/hr\nD) $19.26/hr", "options": [ "A) $18.80/hr", "B) $17.42/hr", "C) $18.34/hr", "D) $19.26/hr" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "$18.80/hr", "unit": "usd_per_hour", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CIVPART-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CIVPART", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Labor Force Participation Rate be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 66.95%\nB) 65.00%\nC) 61.10%\nD) 63.05%", "options": [ "A) 66.95%", "B) 65.00%", "C) 61.10%", "D) 63.05%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "65.00%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-MORTGAGE30US-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "MORTGAGE30US", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-06", "question": "What will the US 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-06.)\n\nA) 4.97%\nB) 4.60%\nC) 5.16%\nD) 4.79%", "options": [ "A) 4.97%", "B) 4.60%", "C) 5.16%", "D) 4.79%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "5.16%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS5-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS5", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the US 5-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 3.21%\nB) 0.65%\nC) 1.17%\nD) 2.19%", "options": [ "A) 3.21%", "B) 0.65%", "C) 1.17%", "D) 2.19%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "2.19%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PERMIT-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PERMIT", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Building Permits YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -44.12%\nB) -24.62%\nC) -53.87%\nD) -63.63%", "options": [ "A) -44.12%", "B) -24.62%", "C) -53.87%", "D) -63.63%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-44.12%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-M2SL-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "M2SL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US M2 Money Supply YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 10.10%\nB) 9.37%\nC) 7.20%\nD) 8.65%", "options": [ "A) 10.10%", "B) 9.37%", "C) 7.20%", "D) 8.65%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "9.37%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-RSAFS-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "RSAFS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Advance Retail Sales (Millions USD) be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) $357,793M\nB) $318,570M\nC) $328,376M\nD) $298,959M", "options": [ "A) $357,793M", "B) $318,570M", "C) $328,376M", "D) $298,959M" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$328,376M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-RSAFS-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "RSAFS", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Retail Sales YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -3.44%\nB) -5.57%\nC) -14.07%\nD) -9.82%", "options": [ "A) -3.44%", "B) -5.57%", "C) -14.07%", "D) -9.82%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-9.82%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-EMRATIO-yoy_pp-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "EMRATIO", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Employment-Population YoY pp change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -2.90pp\nB) -3.66pp\nC) -2.52pp\nD) -2.14pp", "options": [ "A) -2.90pp", "B) -3.66pp", "C) -2.52pp", "D) -2.14pp" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-2.90pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-HOUST-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "HOUST", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Housing Starts YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -66.43%\nB) -47.23%\nC) -28.03%\nD) -18.43%", "options": [ "A) -66.43%", "B) -47.23%", "C) -28.03%", "D) -18.43%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-47.23%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS10-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS10", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the US 10-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 3.77%\nB) 4.08%\nC) 3.14%\nD) 3.45%", "options": [ "A) 3.77%", "B) 4.08%", "C) 3.14%", "D) 3.45%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "3.14%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGORDER-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGORDER", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Durable Goods Orders (Millions USD) be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) $130,644M\nB) $170,912M\nC) $144,066M\nD) $157,489M", "options": [ "A) $130,644M", "B) $170,912M", "C) $144,066M", "D) $157,489M" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "$157,489M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TCU-yoy_pp-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TCU", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Capacity Utilization YoY pp change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -9.65pp\nB) -14.28pp\nC) -11.96pp\nD) -5.01pp", "options": [ "A) -9.65pp", "B) -14.28pp", "C) -11.96pp", "D) -5.01pp" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-9.65pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UMCSENT-yoy_pp-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UMCSENT", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the U Michigan Sentiment YoY pp change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) +20.01pp\nB) +8.90pp\nC) -2.21pp\nD) -7.76pp", "options": [ "A) +20.01pp", "B) +8.90pp", "C) -2.21pp", "D) -7.76pp" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "+8.90pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILBRENTEU-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILBRENTEU", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the Brent Crude Oil Spot Price be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) $33.01/bbl\nB) $67.99/bbl\nC) $56.33/bbl\nD) $91.31/bbl", "options": [ "A) $33.01/bbl", "B) $67.99/bbl", "C) $56.33/bbl", "D) $91.31/bbl" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$56.33/bbl", "unit": "usd_per_barrel", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-VIXCLS-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the CBOE VIX Index be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 14.37\nB) 51.87\nC) 20.62\nD) 33.12", "options": [ "A) 14.37", "B) 51.87", "C) 20.62", "D) 33.12" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "33.12", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PAYEMS-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Total Nonfarm Payrolls (Thousands of jobs) be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 130,472K\nB) 134,386K\nC) 123,948K\nD) 126,558K", "options": [ "A) 130,472K", "B) 134,386K", "C) 123,948K", "D) 126,558K" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "130,472K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DTWEXBGS-yoy_pct-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DTWEXBGS", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the USD Broad Index YoY % Change be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) -0.70%\nB) -9.68%\nC) -18.67%\nD) -5.19%", "options": [ "A) -0.70%", "B) -9.68%", "C) -18.67%", "D) -5.19%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-9.68%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-BOPGSTB-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "BOPGSTB", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Trade Balance (Millions USD, negative=deficit) be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) $-36,974M\nB) $-42,274M\nC) $-31,674M\nD) $-47,575M", "options": [ "A) $-36,974M", "B) $-42,274M", "C) $-31,674M", "D) $-47,575M" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$-31,674M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-M2SL-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "M2SL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US M2 Money Supply YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 3.66%\nB) 5.29%\nC) 6.92%\nD) 6.10%", "options": [ "A) 3.66%", "B) 5.29%", "C) 6.92%", "D) 6.10%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "6.10%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DEXCHUS-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DEXCHUS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the USD/CNY Spot Exchange Rate (CNY per USD) be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 6.8225\nB) 7.6226\nC) 7.0892\nD) 6.5558", "options": [ "A) 6.8225", "B) 7.6226", "C) 7.0892", "D) 6.5558" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "6.8225", "unit": "fx_rate", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PERMIT-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PERMIT", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Building Permits YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 18.07%\nB) -0.48%\nC) -9.75%\nD) -28.30%", "options": [ "A) 18.07%", "B) -0.48%", "C) -9.75%", "D) -28.30%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-0.48%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PPIACO-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PPIACO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US PPI All Commodities Index be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 196.43\nB) 164.71\nC) 177.40\nD) 183.74", "options": [ "A) 196.43", "B) 164.71", "C) 177.40", "D) 183.74" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "177.40", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-AHETPI-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "AHETPI", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Average Hourly Earnings YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 2.83%\nB) 4.36%\nC) 3.98%\nD) 3.60%", "options": [ "A) 2.83%", "B) 4.36%", "C) 3.98%", "D) 3.60%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "3.60%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-BOGMBASE-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "BOGMBASE", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Monetary Base YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 40.37%\nB) 78.40%\nC) 2.34%\nD) 59.39%", "options": [ "A) 40.37%", "B) 78.40%", "C) 2.34%", "D) 59.39%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "40.37%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PERMIT-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PERMIT", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Building Permits (Thousands of units) be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 1,074K\nB) 558K\nC) 1,331K\nD) 300K", "options": [ "A) 1,074K", "B) 558K", "C) 1,331K", "D) 300K" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "558K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-INDPRO-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "INDPRO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Industrial Production Index be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 90.61\nB) 93.20\nC) 88.02\nD) 82.84", "options": [ "A) 90.61", "B) 93.20", "C) 88.02", "D) 82.84" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "88.02", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS3MO-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS3MO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the US 3-Month Treasury Yield be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 1.05%\nB) 1.91%\nC) 2.78%\nD) 0.18%", "options": [ "A) 1.05%", "B) 1.91%", "C) 2.78%", "D) 0.18%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "0.18%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPI-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPI", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US PCE YoY Inflation Rate be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -1.10%\nB) -0.44%\nC) 0.22%\nD) 0.89%", "options": [ "A) -1.10%", "B) -0.44%", "C) 0.22%", "D) 0.89%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-1.10%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UNRATE-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UNRATE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Unemployment Rate be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 10.29%\nB) 9.60%\nC) 8.22%\nD) 10.98%", "options": [ "A) 10.29%", "B) 9.60%", "C) 8.22%", "D) 10.98%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "9.60%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DEXJPUS-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DEXJPUS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the USD/JPY Spot Exchange Rate (JPY per USD) be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 80.0008\nB) 98.5592\nC) 89.2800\nD) 93.9196", "options": [ "A) 80.0008", "B) 98.5592", "C) 89.2800", "D) 93.9196" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "89.2800", "unit": "fx_rate", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CIVPART-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CIVPART", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Labor Force Participation Rate be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 68.43%\nB) 64.48%\nC) 67.12%\nD) 65.80%", "options": [ "A) 68.43%", "B) 64.48%", "C) 67.12%", "D) 65.80%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "65.80%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CCSA-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CCSA", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-06", "question": "What will the US Continued Jobless Claims (Number) be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-06.)\n\nA) 6,539,000\nB) 5,308,770\nC) 6,949,077\nD) 7,359,153", "options": [ "A) 6,539,000", "B) 5,308,770", "C) 6,949,077", "D) 7,359,153" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "6,539,000", "unit": "count", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPILFE-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPILFE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Core PCE Price Index be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 92.38\nB) 88.60\nC) 94.90\nD) 84.82", "options": [ "A) 92.38", "B) 88.60", "C) 94.90", "D) 84.82" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "88.60", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TCU-yoy_pp-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TCU", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Capacity Utilization YoY pp change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -9.19pp\nB) -10.99pp\nC) -12.79pp\nD) -7.39pp", "options": [ "A) -9.19pp", "B) -10.99pp", "C) -12.79pp", "D) -7.39pp" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-12.79pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NASDAQCOM-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the NASDAQ Composite Index be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) 1,677.11\nB) 1,248.85\nC) 1,819.87\nD) 1,534.36", "options": [ "A) 1,677.11", "B) 1,248.85", "C) 1,819.87", "D) 1,534.36" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "1,534.36", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-BOPGSTB-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "BOPGSTB", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Trade Balance (Millions USD, negative=deficit) be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) $-38,381M\nB) $-50,081M\nC) $-44,231M\nD) $-32,531M", "options": [ "A) $-38,381M", "B) $-50,081M", "C) $-44,231M", "D) $-32,531M" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "$-38,381M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TCU-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TCU", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Capacity Utilization be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 74.99%\nB) 69.23%\nC) 71.54%\nD) 65.78%", "options": [ "A) 74.99%", "B) 69.23%", "C) 71.54%", "D) 65.78%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "69.23%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NEWORDER-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NEWORDER", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Core Capex Orders YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -28.31%\nB) -13.65%\nC) -24.64%\nD) -20.98%", "options": [ "A) -28.31%", "B) -13.65%", "C) -24.64%", "D) -20.98%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-24.64%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCE-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (Billions USD) be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) $9,159B\nB) $9,441B\nC) $9,722B\nD) $10,004B", "options": [ "A) $9,159B", "B) $9,441B", "C) $9,722B", "D) $10,004B" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "$10,004B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NEWORDER-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NEWORDER", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Core Capex Orders YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -28.92%\nB) -24.35%\nC) -19.79%\nD) -15.23%", "options": [ "A) -28.92%", "B) -24.35%", "C) -19.79%", "D) -15.23%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-28.92%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-HOUST-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "HOUST", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Housing Starts YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -15.18%\nB) -44.50%\nC) -54.28%\nD) -34.73%", "options": [ "A) -15.18%", "B) -44.50%", "C) -54.28%", "D) -34.73%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-44.50%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TOTBKCR-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TOTBKCR", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-06", "question": "What will the US Total Bank Credit (Billions USD) be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-06.)\n\nA) $10,460B\nB) $9,503B\nC) $9,025B\nD) $9,982B", "options": [ "A) $10,460B", "B) $9,503B", "C) $9,025B", "D) $9,982B" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$9,025B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UMCSENT-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UMCSENT", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the U Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 68.55\nB) 74.68\nC) 62.43\nD) 56.30", "options": [ "A) 68.55", "B) 74.68", "C) 62.43", "D) 56.30" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "56.30", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PSAVERT-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PSAVERT", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Personal Saving Rate be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 4.40%\nB) 3.66%\nC) 2.91%\nD) 2.17%", "options": [ "A) 4.40%", "B) 3.66%", "C) 2.91%", "D) 2.17%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "4.40%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UNRATE-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UNRATE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Unemployment Rate be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 8.48%\nB) 9.40%\nC) 10.77%\nD) 9.86%", "options": [ "A) 8.48%", "B) 9.40%", "C) 10.77%", "D) 9.86%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "9.40%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILWTICO-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILWTICO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the WTI Crude Oil Spot Price be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) $33.40/bbl\nB) $44.77/bbl\nC) $67.51/bbl\nD) $90.25/bbl", "options": [ "A) $33.40/bbl", "B) $44.77/bbl", "C) $67.51/bbl", "D) $90.25/bbl" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$67.51/bbl", "unit": "usd_per_barrel", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TOTBKCR-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TOTBKCR", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-06", "question": "What will the US Total Bank Credit (Billions USD) be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-06.)\n\nA) $10,051B\nB) $10,537B\nC) $8,107B\nD) $9,079B", "options": [ "A) $10,051B", "B) $10,537B", "C) $8,107B", "D) $9,079B" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "$9,079B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPI-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPI", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US PCE YoY Inflation Rate be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -0.89%\nB) -0.41%\nC) -1.37%\nD) -2.33%", "options": [ "A) -0.89%", "B) -0.41%", "C) -1.37%", "D) -2.33%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-0.89%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DEXCHUS-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DEXCHUS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the USD/CNY Spot Exchange Rate (CNY per USD) be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) 6.0769\nB) 6.8392\nC) 6.3310\nD) 7.3474", "options": [ "A) 6.0769", "B) 6.8392", "C) 6.3310", "D) 7.3474" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "6.8392", "unit": "fx_rate", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NEWORDER-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NEWORDER", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Core Capex New Orders (Millions USD) be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) $58,809M\nB) $55,839M\nC) $49,900M\nD) $40,991M", "options": [ "A) $58,809M", "B) $55,839M", "C) $49,900M", "D) $40,991M" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$49,900M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-BOGMBASE-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "BOGMBASE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Monetary Base (Millions USD) be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) $6,200,000M\nB) $2,400,000M\nC) $4,300,000M\nD) $1,562M", "options": [ "A) $6,200,000M", "B) $2,400,000M", "C) $4,300,000M", "D) $1,562M" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "$1,562M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TCU-yoy_pp-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TCU", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Capacity Utilization YoY pp change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -11.53pp\nB) -7.21pp\nC) -12.97pp\nD) -10.09pp", "options": [ "A) -11.53pp", "B) -7.21pp", "C) -12.97pp", "D) -10.09pp" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-11.53pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UMCSENT-yoy_pp-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UMCSENT", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the U Michigan Sentiment YoY pp change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -14.34pp\nB) +2.70pp\nC) +8.38pp\nD) +14.06pp", "options": [ "A) -14.34pp", "B) +2.70pp", "C) +8.38pp", "D) +14.06pp" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "+2.70pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGORDER-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGORDER", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Durable Goods Orders (Millions USD) be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) $203,208M\nB) $174,682M\nC) $160,419M\nD) $117,630M", "options": [ "A) $203,208M", "B) $174,682M", "C) $160,419M", "D) $117,630M" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$160,419M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPILFESL-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPILFESL", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Core CPI Index be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 201.62\nB) 208.53\nC) 229.27\nD) 218.90", "options": [ "A) 201.62", "B) 208.53", "C) 229.27", "D) 218.90" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "218.90", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-M2SL-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "M2SL", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US M2 Money Supply (Billions USD) be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) $8,319B\nB) $8,897B\nC) $8,608B\nD) $8,030B", "options": [ "A) $8,319B", "B) $8,897B", "C) $8,608B", "D) $8,030B" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "$8,319B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCE-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCE", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US PCE YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 4.24%\nB) 1.02%\nC) -0.60%\nD) 5.86%", "options": [ "A) 4.24%", "B) 1.02%", "C) -0.60%", "D) 5.86%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "1.02%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS5-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS5", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the US 5-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 0.60%\nB) 1.54%\nC) 2.01%\nD) 2.48%", "options": [ "A) 0.60%", "B) 1.54%", "C) 2.01%", "D) 2.48%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "2.01%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS2-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS2", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the US 2-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 2.46%\nB) 0.37%\nC) 3.16%\nD) 1.07%", "options": [ "A) 2.46%", "B) 0.37%", "C) 3.16%", "D) 1.07%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "1.07%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DSPI-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DSPI", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Disposable Personal Income YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -2.42%\nB) -0.79%\nC) 0.03%\nD) -3.24%", "options": [ "A) -2.42%", "B) -0.79%", "C) 0.03%", "D) -3.24%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-2.42%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGORDER-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGORDER", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Durable Goods Orders YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -15.88%\nB) -34.36%\nC) -22.04%\nD) -28.20%", "options": [ "A) -15.88%", "B) -34.36%", "C) -22.04%", "D) -28.20%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-34.36%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DTWEXBGS-yoy_pct-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DTWEXBGS", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the USD Broad Index YoY % Change be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 9.12%\nB) 22.71%\nC) 13.65%\nD) 18.18%", "options": [ "A) 9.12%", "B) 22.71%", "C) 13.65%", "D) 18.18%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "13.65%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PERMIT-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PERMIT", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Building Permits YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -35.36%\nB) -16.12%\nC) -64.20%\nD) -44.97%", "options": [ "A) -35.36%", "B) -16.12%", "C) -64.20%", "D) -44.97%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-44.97%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILWTICO-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILWTICO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the WTI Crude Oil Spot Price be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) $78.91/bbl\nB) $67.79/bbl\nC) $112.26/bbl\nD) $56.68/bbl", "options": [ "A) $78.91/bbl", "B) $67.79/bbl", "C) $112.26/bbl", "D) $56.68/bbl" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "$78.91/bbl", "unit": "usd_per_barrel", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DEXCHUS-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DEXCHUS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the USD/CNY Spot Exchange Rate (CNY per USD) be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 6.0121\nB) 6.8341\nC) 6.5601\nD) 7.6561", "options": [ "A) 6.0121", "B) 6.8341", "C) 6.5601", "D) 7.6561" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "6.8341", "unit": "fx_rate", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS30-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS30", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the US 30-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) 3.22%\nB) 3.45%\nC) 3.68%\nD) 4.37%", "options": [ "A) 3.22%", "B) 3.45%", "C) 3.68%", "D) 4.37%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "3.68%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-FEDFUNDS-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "FEDFUNDS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Effective Federal Funds Rate be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 1.95%\nB) 1.06%\nC) 2.85%\nD) 0.16%", "options": [ "A) 1.95%", "B) 1.06%", "C) 2.85%", "D) 0.16%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "0.16%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-HOUST-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "HOUST", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Housing Starts (Thousands of units) be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 586K\nB) 865K\nC) 1,424K\nD) 1,145K", "options": [ "A) 586K", "B) 865K", "C) 1,424K", "D) 1,145K" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "586K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-ICSA-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "ICSA", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-06", "question": "What will the US Initial Jobless Claims (Number) be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-06.)\n\nA) 752,161\nB) 620,000\nC) 531,892\nD) 487,839", "options": [ "A) 752,161", "B) 620,000", "C) 531,892", "D) 487,839" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "620,000", "unit": "count", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPIAUCSL-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US CPI Index (1982-84=100) be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 204.88\nB) 225.47\nC) 217.23\nD) 237.82", "options": [ "A) 204.88", "B) 225.47", "C) 217.23", "D) 237.82" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "217.23", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS10-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS10", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the US 10-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 2.67%\nB) 3.00%\nC) 3.66%\nD) 3.33%", "options": [ "A) 2.67%", "B) 3.00%", "C) 3.66%", "D) 3.33%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "3.33%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-EMRATIO-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "EMRATIO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Employment-Population Ratio be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 58.60%\nB) 59.91%\nC) 61.87%\nD) 56.64%", "options": [ "A) 58.60%", "B) 59.91%", "C) 61.87%", "D) 56.64%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "58.60%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-EMRATIO-yoy_pp-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "EMRATIO", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Employment-Population YoY pp change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) -4.58pp\nB) -2.80pp\nC) -3.39pp\nD) -1.02pp", "options": [ "A) -4.58pp", "B) -2.80pp", "C) -3.39pp", "D) -1.02pp" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-2.80pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPILFE-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPILFE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Core PCE Price Index be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 90.89\nB) 85.67\nC) 88.28\nD) 83.06", "options": [ "A) 90.89", "B) 85.67", "C) 88.28", "D) 83.06" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "88.28", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILBRENTEU-yoy_pct-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILBRENTEU", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the Brent Oil YoY % Change be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 12.36%\nB) 91.94%\nC) 32.25%\nD) 52.15%", "options": [ "A) 12.36%", "B) 91.94%", "C) 32.25%", "D) 52.15%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "52.15%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPILFESL-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPILFESL", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Core CPI Index be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 220.67\nB) 210.46\nC) 227.47\nD) 203.66", "options": [ "A) 220.67", "B) 210.46", "C) 227.47", "D) 203.66" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "220.67", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PSAVERT-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PSAVERT", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Personal Saving Rate be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 3.22%\nB) 5.50%\nC) 3.98%\nD) 6.26%", "options": [ "A) 3.22%", "B) 5.50%", "C) 3.98%", "D) 6.26%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "5.50%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PPIACO-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PPIACO", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US PPI All Commodities YoY Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -19.16%\nB) -8.51%\nC) -12.06%\nD) -22.70%", "options": [ "A) -19.16%", "B) -8.51%", "C) -12.06%", "D) -22.70%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-12.06%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-M2SL-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "M2SL", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US M2 Money Supply (Billions USD) be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) $9,192B\nB) $8,179B\nC) $9,530B\nD) $8,517B", "options": [ "A) $9,192B", "B) $8,179B", "C) $9,530B", "D) $8,517B" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "$8,517B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPI-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPI", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US PCE YoY Inflation Rate be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -0.13%\nB) -0.93%\nC) 1.06%\nD) 0.67%", "options": [ "A) -0.13%", "B) -0.93%", "C) 1.06%", "D) 0.67%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-0.13%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DTWEXBGS-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DTWEXBGS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the US Trade-Weighted USD Broad Index be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 96.93\nB) 94.47\nC) 89.57\nD) 101.84", "options": [ "A) 96.93", "B) 94.47", "C) 89.57", "D) 101.84" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "94.47", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILBRENTEU-yoy_pct-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILBRENTEU", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the Brent Oil YoY % Change be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) -72.30%\nB) -90.49%\nC) -54.11%\nD) -17.74%", "options": [ "A) -72.30%", "B) -90.49%", "C) -54.11%", "D) -17.74%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-54.11%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CIVPART-yoy_pp-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CIVPART", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Labor Force Participation YoY pp change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -0.58pp\nB) -0.46pp\nC) -0.35pp\nD) -0.70pp", "options": [ "A) -0.58pp", "B) -0.46pp", "C) -0.35pp", "D) -0.70pp" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-0.70pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPILFESL-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPILFESL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Core CPI YoY Inflation Rate be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 1.80%\nB) 2.13%\nC) 2.29%\nD) 1.31%", "options": [ "A) 1.80%", "B) 2.13%", "C) 2.29%", "D) 1.31%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "1.80%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-ICSA-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "ICSA", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-06", "question": "What will the US Initial Jobless Claims (Number) be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-06.)\n\nA) 662,931\nB) 562,000\nC) 511,534\nD) 410,603", "options": [ "A) 662,931", "B) 562,000", "C) 511,534", "D) 410,603" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "562,000", "unit": "count", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CIVPART-yoy_pp-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CIVPART", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Labor Force Participation YoY pp change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) +0.14pp\nB) -0.31pp\nC) -0.20pp\nD) -0.54pp", "options": [ "A) +0.14pp", "B) -0.31pp", "C) -0.20pp", "D) -0.54pp" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-0.20pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPILFE-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPILFE", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Core PCE YoY Inflation Rate be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 1.01%\nB) 0.44%\nC) 1.40%\nD) 0.82%", "options": [ "A) 1.01%", "B) 0.44%", "C) 1.40%", "D) 0.82%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "0.82%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-T10Y2Y-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "T10Y2Y", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the US 10Y minus 2Y Treasury Spread be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) +2.26pp\nB) +1.07pp\nC) +1.86pp\nD) +2.66pp", "options": [ "A) +2.26pp", "B) +1.07pp", "C) +1.86pp", "D) +2.66pp" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "+2.26pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-RSAFS-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "RSAFS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Advance Retail Sales (Millions USD) be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) $345,693M\nB) $327,011M\nC) $317,670M\nD) $336,352M", "options": [ "A) $345,693M", "B) $327,011M", "C) $317,670M", "D) $336,352M" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$327,011M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-BOGMBASE-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "BOGMBASE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Monetary Base (Millions USD) be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) $2,400,000M\nB) $4,300,000M\nC) $2,025M\nD) $6,200,000M", "options": [ "A) $2,400,000M", "B) $4,300,000M", "C) $2,025M", "D) $6,200,000M" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$2,025M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-AHETPI-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "AHETPI", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Average Hourly Earnings be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) $18.00/hr\nB) $19.77/hr\nC) $17.55/hr\nD) $18.44/hr", "options": [ "A) $18.00/hr", "B) $19.77/hr", "C) $17.55/hr", "D) $18.44/hr" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "$18.44/hr", "unit": "usd_per_hour", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DTWEXBGS-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DTWEXBGS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the US Trade-Weighted USD Broad Index be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 91.19\nB) 84.02\nC) 98.37\nD) 93.58", "options": [ "A) 91.19", "B) 84.02", "C) 98.37", "D) 93.58" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "91.19", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILWTICO-yoy_pct-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILWTICO", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the WTI Oil YoY % Change be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 100.25%\nB) 38.00%\nC) 58.75%\nD) 79.50%", "options": [ "A) 100.25%", "B) 38.00%", "C) 58.75%", "D) 79.50%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "38.00%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PERMIT-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PERMIT", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Building Permits (Thousands of units) be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 1,226K\nB) 1,528K\nC) 623K\nD) 925K", "options": [ "A) 1,226K", "B) 1,528K", "C) 623K", "D) 925K" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "623K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NASDAQCOM-yoy_pct-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the NASDAQ Composite YoY % Return be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 35.97%\nB) 71.69%\nC) 62.76%\nD) 44.90%", "options": [ "A) 35.97%", "B) 71.69%", "C) 62.76%", "D) 44.90%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "44.90%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPILFE-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPILFE", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Core PCE YoY Inflation Rate be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 0.65%\nB) -0.11%\nC) 1.16%\nD) 0.40%", "options": [ "A) 0.65%", "B) -0.11%", "C) 1.16%", "D) 0.40%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "0.65%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DTWEXBGS-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DTWEXBGS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the US Trade-Weighted USD Broad Index be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 95.57\nB) 98.11\nC) 103.18\nD) 100.64", "options": [ "A) 95.57", "B) 98.11", "C) 103.18", "D) 100.64" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "98.11", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-FEDFUNDS-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "FEDFUNDS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Effective Federal Funds Rate be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 2.01%\nB) 1.06%\nC) 0.12%\nD) 2.95%", "options": [ "A) 2.01%", "B) 1.06%", "C) 0.12%", "D) 2.95%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "0.12%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-M2SL-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "M2SL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US M2 Money Supply YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 8.77%\nB) 10.69%\nC) 10.05%\nD) 9.41%", "options": [ "A) 8.77%", "B) 10.69%", "C) 10.05%", "D) 9.41%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "9.41%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCE-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCE", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US PCE YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -1.57%\nB) -3.43%\nC) -4.36%\nD) 0.28%", "options": [ "A) -1.57%", "B) -3.43%", "C) -4.36%", "D) 0.28%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-1.57%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-MORTGAGE30US-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "MORTGAGE30US", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-06", "question": "What will the US 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-06.)\n\nA) 5.43%\nB) 4.91%\nC) 5.17%\nD) 4.13%", "options": [ "A) 5.43%", "B) 4.91%", "C) 5.17%", "D) 4.13%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "4.91%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PAYEMS-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Nonfarm Payrolls YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -5.91%\nB) -6.91%\nC) -4.91%\nD) -3.91%", "options": [ "A) -5.91%", "B) -6.91%", "C) -4.91%", "D) -3.91%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-4.91%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TCU-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TCU", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Capacity Utilization be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 62.26%\nB) 65.26%\nC) 69.78%\nD) 66.77%", "options": [ "A) 62.26%", "B) 65.26%", "C) 69.78%", "D) 66.77%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "66.77%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CSUSHPINSA-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CSUSHPINSA", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Case-Shiller Home Price Index be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 150.67\nB) 132.08\nC) 138.27\nD) 169.26", "options": [ "A) 150.67", "B) 132.08", "C) 138.27", "D) 169.26" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "150.67", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-INDPRO-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "INDPRO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Industrial Production Index be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 81.32\nB) 85.07\nC) 88.81\nD) 86.94", "options": [ "A) 81.32", "B) 85.07", "C) 88.81", "D) 86.94" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "85.07", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TOTBKCR-yoy_pct-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TOTBKCR", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-06", "question": "What will the US Bank Credit YoY % Change be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-06.)\n\nA) 0.69%\nB) -4.17%\nC) -2.55%\nD) -0.93%", "options": [ "A) 0.69%", "B) -4.17%", "C) -2.55%", "D) -0.93%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-2.55%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PAYEMS-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Total Nonfarm Payrolls (Thousands of jobs) be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 136,560K\nB) 126,155K\nC) 132,658K\nD) 130,057K", "options": [ "A) 136,560K", "B) 126,155K", "C) 132,658K", "D) 130,057K" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "130,057K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILWTICO-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILWTICO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the WTI Crude Oil Spot Price be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) $37.63/bbl\nB) $13.50/bbl\nC) $25.57/bbl\nD) $1.44/bbl", "options": [ "A) $37.63/bbl", "B) $13.50/bbl", "C) $25.57/bbl", "D) $1.44/bbl" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "$37.63/bbl", "unit": "usd_per_barrel", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NEWORDER-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NEWORDER", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Core Capex New Orders (Millions USD) be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) $56,907M\nB) $48,652M\nC) $45,900M\nD) $43,149M", "options": [ "A) $56,907M", "B) $48,652M", "C) $45,900M", "D) $43,149M" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$48,652M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-MORTGAGE30US-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "MORTGAGE30US", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-06", "question": "What will the US 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-06.)\n\nA) 6.00%\nB) 4.81%\nC) 5.29%\nD) 5.53%", "options": [ "A) 6.00%", "B) 4.81%", "C) 5.29%", "D) 5.53%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "5.29%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CCSA-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CCSA", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-06", "question": "What will the US Continued Jobless Claims (Number) be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-06.)\n\nA) 5,770,811\nB) 6,016,717\nC) 5,524,906\nD) 5,279,000", "options": [ "A) 5,770,811", "B) 6,016,717", "C) 5,524,906", "D) 5,279,000" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "5,279,000", "unit": "count", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-RSAFS-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "RSAFS", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Retail Sales YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -11.20%\nB) -6.24%\nC) -16.16%\nD) -8.72%", "options": [ "A) -11.20%", "B) -6.24%", "C) -16.16%", "D) -8.72%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-11.20%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UNRATE-yoy_pp-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UNRATE", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Unemployment Rate YoY pp change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) +3.86pp\nB) +3.10pp\nC) +5.37pp\nD) +1.59pp", "options": [ "A) +3.86pp", "B) +3.10pp", "C) +5.37pp", "D) +1.59pp" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "+3.10pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-EMRATIO-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "EMRATIO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Employment-Population Ratio be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 63.24%\nB) 57.33%\nC) 59.10%\nD) 60.87%", "options": [ "A) 63.24%", "B) 57.33%", "C) 59.10%", "D) 60.87%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "59.10%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-BOGMBASE-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "BOGMBASE", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Monetary Base YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 118.70%\nB) 67.98%\nC) 108.56%\nD) 88.27%", "options": [ "A) 118.70%", "B) 67.98%", "C) 108.56%", "D) 88.27%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "88.27%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGORDER-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGORDER", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Durable Goods Orders YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -36.68%\nB) -21.85%\nC) -26.79%\nD) -31.73%", "options": [ "A) -36.68%", "B) -21.85%", "C) -26.79%", "D) -31.73%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-36.68%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CSUSHPINSA-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CSUSHPINSA", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Home Price YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -3.45%\nB) -12.75%\nC) -17.40%\nD) 1.20%", "options": [ "A) -3.45%", "B) -12.75%", "C) -17.40%", "D) 1.20%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-12.75%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPILFESL-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPILFESL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Core CPI YoY Inflation Rate be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 1.55%\nB) 1.88%\nC) 1.71%\nD) 1.38%", "options": [ "A) 1.55%", "B) 1.88%", "C) 1.71%", "D) 1.38%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "1.71%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CSUSHPINSA-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CSUSHPINSA", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Case-Shiller Home Price Index be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 128.68\nB) 160.24\nC) 166.56\nD) 147.62", "options": [ "A) 128.68", "B) 160.24", "C) 166.56", "D) 147.62" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "147.62", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NEWORDER-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NEWORDER", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Core Capex Orders YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -24.56%\nB) -18.52%\nC) -6.46%\nD) -12.49%", "options": [ "A) -24.56%", "B) -18.52%", "C) -6.46%", "D) -12.49%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-24.56%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TOTBKCR-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TOTBKCR", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-06", "question": "What will the US Total Bank Credit (Billions USD) be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-06.)\n\nA) $8,389B\nB) $8,826B\nC) $7,515B\nD) $10,138B", "options": [ "A) $8,389B", "B) $8,826B", "C) $7,515B", "D) $10,138B" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$8,826B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPIAUCSL-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US CPI YoY Inflation Rate be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -2.32%\nB) 1.01%\nC) -1.48%\nD) -0.65%", "options": [ "A) -2.32%", "B) 1.01%", "C) -1.48%", "D) -0.65%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-1.48%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-HOUST-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "HOUST", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Housing Starts (Thousands of units) be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 300K\nB) 876K\nC) 1,451K\nD) 588K", "options": [ "A) 300K", "B) 876K", "C) 1,451K", "D) 588K" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "588K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PSAVERT-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PSAVERT", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Personal Saving Rate be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 5.40%\nB) 4.15%\nC) 6.65%\nD) 7.28%", "options": [ "A) 5.40%", "B) 4.15%", "C) 6.65%", "D) 7.28%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "5.40%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS30-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS30", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the US 30-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 4.03%\nB) 4.26%\nC) 4.49%\nD) 3.57%", "options": [ "A) 4.03%", "B) 4.26%", "C) 4.49%", "D) 3.57%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "4.26%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-HOUST-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "HOUST", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Housing Starts YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -10.97%\nB) -50.17%\nC) -30.57%\nD) -1.17%", "options": [ "A) -10.97%", "B) -50.17%", "C) -30.57%", "D) -1.17%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-30.57%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILWTICO-yoy_pct-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILWTICO", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the WTI Oil YoY % Change be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) -77.58%\nB) -94.60%\nC) -9.51%\nD) -60.56%", "options": [ "A) -77.58%", "B) -94.60%", "C) -9.51%", "D) -60.56%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-60.56%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TCU-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TCU", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Capacity Utilization be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 68.08%\nB) 61.65%\nC) 65.94%\nD) 70.22%", "options": [ "A) 68.08%", "B) 61.65%", "C) 65.94%", "D) 70.22%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "68.08%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILWTICO-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILWTICO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the WTI Crude Oil Spot Price be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) $44.72/bbl\nB) $56.52/bbl\nC) $80.12/bbl\nD) $32.92/bbl", "options": [ "A) $44.72/bbl", "B) $56.52/bbl", "C) $80.12/bbl", "D) $32.92/bbl" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$56.52/bbl", "unit": "usd_per_barrel", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NASDAQCOM-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the NASDAQ Composite Index be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 2,472.20\nB) 2,309.98\nC) 1,985.52\nD) 1,823.29", "options": [ "A) 2,472.20", "B) 2,309.98", "C) 1,985.52", "D) 1,823.29" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "1,985.52", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-AHETPI-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "AHETPI", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Average Hourly Earnings YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 3.61%\nB) 3.00%\nC) 2.39%\nD) 2.70%", "options": [ "A) 3.61%", "B) 3.00%", "C) 2.39%", "D) 2.70%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "2.70%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NASDAQCOM-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the NASDAQ Composite Index be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 2,197.85\nB) 2,038.40\nC) 1,878.96\nD) 1,719.51", "options": [ "A) 2,197.85", "B) 2,038.40", "C) 1,878.96", "D) 1,719.51" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "2,197.85", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PPIACO-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PPIACO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US PPI All Commodities Index be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 161.47\nB) 175.00\nC) 168.24\nD) 154.71", "options": [ "A) 161.47", "B) 175.00", "C) 168.24", "D) 154.71" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "175.00", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-ICSA-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "ICSA", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-06", "question": "What will the US Initial Jobless Claims (Number) be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-06.)\n\nA) 723,520\nB) 570,987\nC) 632,000\nD) 693,013", "options": [ "A) 723,520", "B) 570,987", "C) 632,000", "D) 693,013" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "632,000", "unit": "count", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-ICSA-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "ICSA", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-06", "question": "What will the US Initial Jobless Claims (Number) be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-06.)\n\nA) 453,503\nB) 613,993\nC) 346,510\nD) 507,000", "options": [ "A) 453,503", "B) 613,993", "C) 346,510", "D) 507,000" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "507,000", "unit": "count", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CCSA-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CCSA", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-06", "question": "What will the US Continued Jobless Claims (Number) be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-06.)\n\nA) 5,462,000\nB) 4,829,427\nC) 3,564,281\nD) 4,196,854", "options": [ "A) 5,462,000", "B) 4,829,427", "C) 3,564,281", "D) 4,196,854" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "5,462,000", "unit": "count", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPILFESL-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPILFESL", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Core CPI Index be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 212.62\nB) 219.50\nC) 226.37\nD) 236.69", "options": [ "A) 212.62", "B) 219.50", "C) 226.37", "D) 236.69" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "219.50", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TOTBKCR-yoy_pct-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TOTBKCR", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-06", "question": "What will the US Bank Credit YoY % Change be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-06.)\n\nA) 1.95%\nB) 0.79%\nC) 3.12%\nD) -0.37%", "options": [ "A) 1.95%", "B) 0.79%", "C) 3.12%", "D) -0.37%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "3.12%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CIVPART-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CIVPART", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Labor Force Participation Rate be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 69.64%\nB) 63.73%\nC) 67.67%\nD) 65.70%", "options": [ "A) 69.64%", "B) 63.73%", "C) 67.67%", "D) 65.70%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "65.70%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-AHETPI-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "AHETPI", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Average Hourly Earnings YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 2.68%\nB) 2.39%\nC) 2.96%\nD) 1.82%", "options": [ "A) 2.68%", "B) 2.39%", "C) 2.96%", "D) 1.82%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "2.68%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-BOPGSTB-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "BOPGSTB", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Trade Balance (Millions USD, negative=deficit) be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) $-29,789M\nB) $-25,839M\nC) $-21,889M\nD) $-37,690M", "options": [ "A) $-29,789M", "B) $-25,839M", "C) $-21,889M", "D) $-37,690M" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$-25,839M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DEXJPUS-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DEXJPUS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the USD/JPY Spot Exchange Rate (JPY per USD) be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) 88.2318\nB) 99.0563\nC) 91.8400\nD) 81.0155", "options": [ "A) 88.2318", "B) 99.0563", "C) 91.8400", "D) 81.0155" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "91.8400", "unit": "fx_rate", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-RSAFS-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "RSAFS", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Retail Sales YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) -7.78%\nB) 10.68%\nC) -1.63%\nD) 1.45%", "options": [ "A) -7.78%", "B) 10.68%", "C) -1.63%", "D) 1.45%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "1.45%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CSUSHPINSA-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CSUSHPINSA", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Case-Shiller Home Price Index be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 147.94\nB) 154.33\nC) 141.55\nD) 128.77", "options": [ "A) 147.94", "B) 154.33", "C) 141.55", "D) 128.77" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "147.94", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPILFESL-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPILFESL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Core CPI YoY Inflation Rate be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 1.70%\nB) 1.85%\nC) 1.55%\nD) 1.40%", "options": [ "A) 1.70%", "B) 1.85%", "C) 1.55%", "D) 1.40%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "1.85%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DTWEXBGS-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DTWEXBGS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the US Trade-Weighted USD Broad Index be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) 97.47\nB) 95.05\nC) 102.30\nD) 99.88", "options": [ "A) 97.47", "B) 95.05", "C) 102.30", "D) 99.88" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "102.30", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DEXUSEU-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DEXUSEU", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the EUR/USD Spot Exchange Rate (USD per EUR) be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 1.6581\nB) 1.6047\nC) 1.3373\nD) 1.4977", "options": [ "A) 1.6581", "B) 1.6047", "C) 1.3373", "D) 1.4977" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "1.4977", "unit": "fx_rate", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DTWEXBGS-yoy_pct-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DTWEXBGS", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the USD Broad Index YoY % Change be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 5.39%\nB) -3.86%\nC) -8.49%\nD) 19.26%", "options": [ "A) 5.39%", "B) -3.86%", "C) -8.49%", "D) 19.26%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "5.39%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PSAVERT-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PSAVERT", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Personal Saving Rate be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 5.85%\nB) 7.80%\nC) 7.15%\nD) 6.50%", "options": [ "A) 5.85%", "B) 7.80%", "C) 7.15%", "D) 6.50%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "7.80%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCE-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (Billions USD) be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) $9,469B\nB) $10,503B\nC) $9,986B\nD) $10,244B", "options": [ "A) $9,469B", "B) $10,503B", "C) $9,986B", "D) $10,244B" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$9,986B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PAYEMS-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Nonfarm Payrolls YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -4.74%\nB) -3.06%\nC) -1.94%\nD) -3.62%", "options": [ "A) -4.74%", "B) -3.06%", "C) -1.94%", "D) -3.62%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-3.62%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-BOGMBASE-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "BOGMBASE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Monetary Base (Millions USD) be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) $1,711M\nB) $2,400,000M\nC) $4,300,000M\nD) $6,200,000M", "options": [ "A) $1,711M", "B) $2,400,000M", "C) $4,300,000M", "D) $6,200,000M" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "$1,711M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NEWORDER-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NEWORDER", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Core Capex New Orders (Millions USD) be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) $61,921M\nB) $52,771M\nC) $58,871M\nD) $46,671M", "options": [ "A) $61,921M", "B) $52,771M", "C) $58,871M", "D) $46,671M" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$52,771M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-RSAFS-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "RSAFS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Advance Retail Sales (Millions USD) be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) $347,992M\nB) $356,397M\nC) $339,586M\nD) $331,180M", "options": [ "A) $347,992M", "B) $356,397M", "C) $339,586M", "D) $331,180M" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$339,586M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-VIXCLS-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the CBOE VIX Index be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 41.74\nB) 10.32\nC) 16.61\nD) 22.89", "options": [ "A) 41.74", "B) 10.32", "C) 16.61", "D) 22.89" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "22.89", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-BOGMBASE-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "BOGMBASE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Monetary Base (Millions USD) be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) $1,775M\nB) $2,400,000M\nC) $6,200,000M\nD) $4,300,000M", "options": [ "A) $1,775M", "B) $2,400,000M", "C) $6,200,000M", "D) $4,300,000M" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "$1,775M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DSPI-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DSPI", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Disposable Personal Income YoY % Change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -0.71%\nB) 0.69%\nC) 2.10%\nD) -0.01%", "options": [ "A) -0.71%", "B) 0.69%", "C) 2.10%", "D) -0.01%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "0.69%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UNRATE-yoy_pp-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UNRATE", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Unemployment Rate YoY pp change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) +5.54pp\nB) +4.51pp\nC) +4.00pp\nD) +5.02pp", "options": [ "A) +5.54pp", "B) +4.51pp", "C) +4.00pp", "D) +5.02pp" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "+4.00pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS10-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS10", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the US 10-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) 3.71%\nB) 3.44%\nC) 3.16%\nD) 2.89%", "options": [ "A) 3.71%", "B) 3.44%", "C) 3.16%", "D) 2.89%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "2.89%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-T10Y2Y-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "T10Y2Y", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the US 10Y minus 2Y Treasury Spread be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) +1.92pp\nB) +2.33pp\nC) +2.74pp\nD) +1.51pp", "options": [ "A) +1.92pp", "B) +2.33pp", "C) +2.74pp", "D) +1.51pp" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "+1.92pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS3MO-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS3MO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the US 3-Month Treasury Yield be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 1.89%\nB) 0.07%\nC) 2.80%\nD) 0.98%", "options": [ "A) 1.89%", "B) 0.07%", "C) 2.80%", "D) 0.98%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "0.07%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILWTICO-yoy_pct-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILWTICO", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the WTI Oil YoY % Change be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 0.31%\nB) -20.50%\nC) -41.32%\nD) 21.13%", "options": [ "A) 0.31%", "B) -20.50%", "C) -41.32%", "D) 21.13%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-41.32%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-T10Y2Y-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "T10Y2Y", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the US 10Y minus 2Y Treasury Spread be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) +3.45pp\nB) +1.65pp\nC) +3.00pp\nD) +2.55pp", "options": [ "A) +3.45pp", "B) +1.65pp", "C) +3.00pp", "D) +2.55pp" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "+2.55pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGORDER-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGORDER", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Durable Goods Orders YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -26.44%\nB) -18.82%\nC) -11.19%\nD) -34.07%", "options": [ "A) -26.44%", "B) -18.82%", "C) -11.19%", "D) -34.07%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-26.44%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPILFE-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPILFE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Core PCE Price Index be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 95.26\nB) 89.16\nC) 86.72\nD) 91.60", "options": [ "A) 95.26", "B) 89.16", "C) 86.72", "D) 91.60" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "89.16", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPI-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPI", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US PCE Price Index be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 87.00\nB) 94.22\nC) 89.89\nD) 97.11", "options": [ "A) 87.00", "B) 94.22", "C) 89.89", "D) 97.11" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "89.89", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DSPI-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DSPI", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Disposable Personal Income YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -2.72%\nB) 1.73%\nC) -3.84%\nD) -0.50%", "options": [ "A) -2.72%", "B) 1.73%", "C) -3.84%", "D) -0.50%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-0.50%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-AHETPI-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "AHETPI", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Average Hourly Earnings be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) $18.67/hr\nB) $18.21/hr\nC) $19.13/hr\nD) $19.58/hr", "options": [ "A) $18.67/hr", "B) $18.21/hr", "C) $19.13/hr", "D) $19.58/hr" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "$18.67/hr", "unit": "usd_per_hour", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILBRENTEU-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILBRENTEU", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the Brent Crude Oil Spot Price be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) $44.45/bbl\nB) $77.14/bbl\nC) $98.94/bbl\nD) $109.83/bbl", "options": [ "A) $44.45/bbl", "B) $77.14/bbl", "C) $98.94/bbl", "D) $109.83/bbl" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$77.14/bbl", "unit": "usd_per_barrel", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS30-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS30", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the US 30-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 4.88%\nB) 5.11%\nC) 4.41%\nD) 4.64%", "options": [ "A) 4.88%", "B) 5.11%", "C) 4.41%", "D) 4.64%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "4.41%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UMCSENT-yoy_pp-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UMCSENT", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the U Michigan Sentiment YoY pp change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -20.38pp\nB) +3.15pp\nC) -32.15pp\nD) -14.50pp", "options": [ "A) -20.38pp", "B) +3.15pp", "C) -32.15pp", "D) -14.50pp" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-14.50pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TCU-yoy_pp-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TCU", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Capacity Utilization YoY pp change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) -4.33pp\nB) -9.06pp\nC) -1.97pp\nD) -11.43pp", "options": [ "A) -4.33pp", "B) -9.06pp", "C) -1.97pp", "D) -11.43pp" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-4.33pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TOTBKCR-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TOTBKCR", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-06", "question": "What will the US Total Bank Credit (Billions USD) be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-06.)\n\nA) $9,879B\nB) $8,953B\nC) $10,343B\nD) $8,490B", "options": [ "A) $9,879B", "B) $8,953B", "C) $10,343B", "D) $8,490B" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$8,953B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DSPI-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DSPI", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Disposable Personal Income YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 4.16%\nB) -3.23%\nC) 0.46%\nD) 1.69%", "options": [ "A) 4.16%", "B) -3.23%", "C) 0.46%", "D) 1.69%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "0.46%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPI-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPI", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US PCE Price Index be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 81.59\nB) 84.62\nC) 93.74\nD) 89.18", "options": [ "A) 81.59", "B) 84.62", "C) 93.74", "D) 89.18" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "89.18", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DEXUSEU-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DEXUSEU", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the EUR/USD Spot Exchange Rate (USD per EUR) be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 1.4216\nB) 1.5804\nC) 1.3157\nD) 1.2628", "options": [ "A) 1.4216", "B) 1.5804", "C) 1.3157", "D) 1.2628" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "1.4216", "unit": "fx_rate", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILBRENTEU-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILBRENTEU", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the Brent Crude Oil Spot Price be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) $82.52/bbl\nB) $71.33/bbl\nC) $60.14/bbl\nD) $104.91/bbl", "options": [ "A) $82.52/bbl", "B) $71.33/bbl", "C) $60.14/bbl", "D) $104.91/bbl" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$71.33/bbl", "unit": "usd_per_barrel", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DSPI-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DSPI", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Disposable Personal Income (Billions USD) be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) $10,667B\nB) $11,309B\nC) $10,988B\nD) $10,347B", "options": [ "A) $10,667B", "B) $11,309B", "C) $10,988B", "D) $10,347B" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$10,988B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-AHETPI-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "AHETPI", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Average Hourly Earnings YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 2.36%\nB) 4.11%\nC) 3.41%\nD) 3.06%", "options": [ "A) 2.36%", "B) 4.11%", "C) 3.41%", "D) 3.06%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "3.06%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPILFESL-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPILFESL", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Core CPI Index be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 217.79\nB) 231.64\nC) 210.87\nD) 224.72", "options": [ "A) 217.79", "B) 231.64", "C) 210.87", "D) 224.72" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "217.79", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS30-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS30", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the US 30-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 3.59%\nB) 4.09%\nC) 4.83%\nD) 4.34%", "options": [ "A) 3.59%", "B) 4.09%", "C) 4.83%", "D) 4.34%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "4.09%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS2-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS2", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the US 2-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 1.52%\nB) 0.04%\nC) 0.78%\nD) 3.00%", "options": [ "A) 1.52%", "B) 0.04%", "C) 0.78%", "D) 3.00%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "0.78%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UMCSENT-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UMCSENT", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the U Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 48.21\nB) 61.00\nC) 54.60\nD) 67.40", "options": [ "A) 48.21", "B) 61.00", "C) 54.60", "D) 67.40" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "67.40", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NASDAQCOM-yoy_pct-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the NASDAQ Composite YoY % Return be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) -34.22%\nB) -25.36%\nC) -51.94%\nD) -43.08%", "options": [ "A) -34.22%", "B) -25.36%", "C) -51.94%", "D) -43.08%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-34.22%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TCU-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TCU", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Capacity Utilization be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 76.63%\nB) 69.45%\nC) 74.24%\nD) 71.84%", "options": [ "A) 76.63%", "B) 69.45%", "C) 74.24%", "D) 71.84%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "69.45%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CIVPART-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CIVPART", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Labor Force Participation Rate be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 63.44%\nB) 69.98%\nC) 65.40%\nD) 67.36%", "options": [ "A) 63.44%", "B) 69.98%", "C) 65.40%", "D) 67.36%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "65.40%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PERMIT-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PERMIT", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Building Permits (Thousands of units) be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 282K\nB) 830K\nC) 1,104K\nD) 556K", "options": [ "A) 282K", "B) 830K", "C) 1,104K", "D) 556K" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "556K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPI-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPI", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US PCE Price Index be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 88.39\nB) 85.15\nC) 93.24\nD) 80.29", "options": [ "A) 88.39", "B) 85.15", "C) 93.24", "D) 80.29" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "88.39", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-RSAFS-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "RSAFS", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Retail Sales YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 2.05%\nB) -6.86%\nC) -15.78%\nD) -3.89%", "options": [ "A) 2.05%", "B) -6.86%", "C) -15.78%", "D) -3.89%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-6.86%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPILFE-yoy_pct-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPILFE", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Core PCE YoY Inflation Rate be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 0.73%\nB) 0.58%\nC) 0.89%\nD) 1.35%", "options": [ "A) 0.73%", "B) 0.58%", "C) 0.89%", "D) 1.35%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "0.89%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILWTICO-yoy_pct-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILWTICO", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the WTI Oil YoY % Change be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) -93.00%\nB) -73.76%\nC) 3.23%\nD) -54.51%", "options": [ "A) -93.00%", "B) -73.76%", "C) 3.23%", "D) -54.51%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-54.51%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DSPI-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DSPI", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Disposable Personal Income (Billions USD) be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) $10,805B\nB) $11,168B\nC) $10,442B\nD) $10,079B", "options": [ "A) $10,805B", "B) $11,168B", "C) $10,442B", "D) $10,079B" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "$10,805B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CSUSHPINSA-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CSUSHPINSA", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Case-Shiller Home Price Index be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 154.34\nB) 148.17\nC) 141.99\nD) 166.70", "options": [ "A) 154.34", "B) 148.17", "C) 141.99", "D) 166.70" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "148.17", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NEWORDER-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NEWORDER", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Core Capex Orders YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) -6.75%\nB) -19.54%\nC) -13.15%\nD) -0.36%", "options": [ "A) -6.75%", "B) -19.54%", "C) -13.15%", "D) -0.36%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-13.15%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPIAUCSL-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US CPI Index (1982-84=100) be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 222.09\nB) 203.32\nC) 208.01\nD) 212.71", "options": [ "A) 222.09", "B) 203.32", "C) 208.01", "D) 212.71" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "212.71", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PPIACO-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PPIACO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US PPI All Commodities Index be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 170.80\nB) 156.15\nC) 178.12\nD) 185.45", "options": [ "A) 170.80", "B) 156.15", "C) 178.12", "D) 185.45" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "170.80", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGORDER-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGORDER", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Durable Goods Orders (Millions USD) be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) $114,993M\nB) $149,255M\nC) $160,676M\nD) $172,096M", "options": [ "A) $114,993M", "B) $149,255M", "C) $160,676M", "D) $172,096M" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$149,255M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NEWORDER-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NEWORDER", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Core Capex New Orders (Millions USD) be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) $58,115M\nB) $42,211M\nC) $50,163M\nD) $44,862M", "options": [ "A) $58,115M", "B) $42,211M", "C) $50,163M", "D) $44,862M" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$50,163M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-BOGMBASE-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "BOGMBASE", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Monetary Base YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 125.37%\nB) 138.07%\nC) 87.26%\nD) 112.66%", "options": [ "A) 125.37%", "B) 138.07%", "C) 87.26%", "D) 112.66%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "112.66%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPI-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPI", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US PCE Price Index be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 88.27\nB) 91.60\nC) 79.92\nD) 83.26", "options": [ "A) 88.27", "B) 91.60", "C) 79.92", "D) 83.26" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "88.27", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CIVPART-yoy_pp-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CIVPART", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Labor Force Participation YoY pp change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) -0.46pp\nB) -0.90pp\nC) -1.05pp\nD) -1.20pp", "options": [ "A) -0.46pp", "B) -0.90pp", "C) -1.05pp", "D) -1.20pp" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-0.90pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPIAUCSL-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US CPI Index (1982-84=100) be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 236.96\nB) 228.35\nC) 215.44\nD) 202.54", "options": [ "A) 236.96", "B) 228.35", "C) 215.44", "D) 202.54" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "215.44", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS3MO-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS3MO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the US 3-Month Treasury Yield be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 1.00%\nB) 1.83%\nC) 2.66%\nD) 0.17%", "options": [ "A) 1.00%", "B) 1.83%", "C) 2.66%", "D) 0.17%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "0.17%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-FEDFUNDS-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "FEDFUNDS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Effective Federal Funds Rate be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 0.22%\nB) 1.88%\nC) 1.05%\nD) 2.71%", "options": [ "A) 0.22%", "B) 1.88%", "C) 1.05%", "D) 2.71%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "0.22%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-HOUST-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "HOUST", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Housing Starts (Thousands of units) be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 824K\nB) 582K\nC) 1,308K\nD) 340K", "options": [ "A) 824K", "B) 582K", "C) 1,308K", "D) 340K" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "582K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS5-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS5", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the US 5-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 3.49%\nB) 2.02%\nC) 2.51%\nD) 3.99%", "options": [ "A) 3.49%", "B) 2.02%", "C) 2.51%", "D) 3.99%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "2.51%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-EMRATIO-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "EMRATIO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Employment-Population Ratio be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 57.28%\nB) 62.11%\nC) 59.09%\nD) 60.30%", "options": [ "A) 57.28%", "B) 62.11%", "C) 59.09%", "D) 60.30%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "60.30%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DEXUSEU-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DEXUSEU", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the EUR/USD Spot Exchange Rate (USD per EUR) be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) 1.2879\nB) 1.3977\nC) 1.3428\nD) 1.2330", "options": [ "A) 1.2879", "B) 1.3977", "C) 1.3428", "D) 1.2330" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "1.2879", "unit": "fx_rate", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS2-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS2", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the US 2-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) 1.59%\nB) 0.97%\nC) 0.35%\nD) 2.82%", "options": [ "A) 1.59%", "B) 0.97%", "C) 0.35%", "D) 2.82%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "0.97%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-AHETPI-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "AHETPI", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Average Hourly Earnings be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) $17.18/hr\nB) $18.08/hr\nC) $18.53/hr\nD) $17.63/hr", "options": [ "A) $17.18/hr", "B) $18.08/hr", "C) $18.53/hr", "D) $17.63/hr" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$18.53/hr", "unit": "usd_per_hour", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-MORTGAGE30US-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "MORTGAGE30US", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-06", "question": "What will the US 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-06.)\n\nA) 4.21%\nB) 5.29%\nC) 4.64%\nD) 4.86%", "options": [ "A) 4.21%", "B) 5.29%", "C) 4.64%", "D) 4.86%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "4.86%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DEXJPUS-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DEXJPUS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the USD/JPY Spot Exchange Rate (JPY per USD) be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 94.8900\nB) 106.5629\nC) 90.9990\nD) 83.2171", "options": [ "A) 94.8900", "B) 106.5629", "C) 90.9990", "D) 83.2171" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "94.8900", "unit": "fx_rate", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPIAUCSL-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US CPI YoY Inflation Rate be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 0.88%\nB) -1.02%\nC) 0.25%\nD) -1.65%", "options": [ "A) 0.88%", "B) -1.02%", "C) 0.25%", "D) -1.65%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-1.02%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-T10Y2Y-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "T10Y2Y", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the US 10Y minus 2Y Treasury Spread be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) +3.74pp\nB) +2.90pp\nC) +2.48pp\nD) +2.06pp", "options": [ "A) +3.74pp", "B) +2.90pp", "C) +2.48pp", "D) +2.06pp" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "+2.48pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DTWEXBGS-yoy_pct-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DTWEXBGS", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the USD Broad Index YoY % Change be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) 22.27%\nB) 11.84%\nC) 18.79%\nD) 15.32%", "options": [ "A) 22.27%", "B) 11.84%", "C) 18.79%", "D) 15.32%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "15.32%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DEXCHUS-level-20091115", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DEXCHUS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-11-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-08", "question": "What will the USD/CNY Spot Exchange Rate (CNY per USD) be for 2009-11-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-08.)\n\nA) 6.8263\nB) 7.3789\nC) 5.9974\nD) 6.5500", "options": [ "A) 6.8263", "B) 7.3789", "C) 5.9974", "D) 6.5500" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "6.8263", "unit": "fx_rate", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPILFE-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPILFE", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Core PCE YoY Inflation Rate be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 2.23%\nB) 1.37%\nC) 1.66%\nD) 0.52%", "options": [ "A) 2.23%", "B) 1.37%", "C) 1.66%", "D) 0.52%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "1.37%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPILFESL-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPILFESL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Core CPI YoY Inflation Rate be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 1.28%\nB) 1.74%\nC) 1.43%\nD) 1.13%", "options": [ "A) 1.28%", "B) 1.74%", "C) 1.43%", "D) 1.13%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "1.43%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UMCSENT-yoy_pp-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UMCSENT", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the U Michigan Sentiment YoY pp change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) +29.30pp\nB) +17.83pp\nC) -5.10pp\nD) +12.10pp", "options": [ "A) +29.30pp", "B) +17.83pp", "C) -5.10pp", "D) +12.10pp" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "+12.10pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-HOUST-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "HOUST", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Housing Starts (Thousands of units) be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 540K\nB) 1,055K\nC) 282K\nD) 1,313K", "options": [ "A) 540K", "B) 1,055K", "C) 282K", "D) 1,313K" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "540K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-BOGMBASE-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "BOGMBASE", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Monetary Base YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 153.79%\nB) 101.84%\nC) 84.52%\nD) 67.21%", "options": [ "A) 153.79%", "B) 101.84%", "C) 84.52%", "D) 67.21%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "101.84%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-INDPRO-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "INDPRO", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Industrial Production YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -2.67%\nB) -5.67%\nC) -11.69%\nD) -8.68%", "options": [ "A) -2.67%", "B) -5.67%", "C) -11.69%", "D) -8.68%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-11.69%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CSUSHPINSA-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CSUSHPINSA", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Home Price YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -1.59%\nB) -20.98%\nC) -6.44%\nD) -11.28%", "options": [ "A) -1.59%", "B) -20.98%", "C) -6.44%", "D) -11.28%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-11.28%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TOTBKCR-yoy_pct-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TOTBKCR", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-06", "question": "What will the US Bank Credit YoY % Change be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-06.)\n\nA) 4.85%\nB) 5.71%\nC) 7.42%\nD) 2.28%", "options": [ "A) 4.85%", "B) 5.71%", "C) 7.42%", "D) 2.28%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "4.85%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-INDPRO-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "INDPRO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Industrial Production Index be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 79.52\nB) 86.64\nC) 93.77\nD) 81.89", "options": [ "A) 79.52", "B) 86.64", "C) 93.77", "D) 81.89" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "86.64", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UMCSENT-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UMCSENT", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the U Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 62.22\nB) 81.65\nC) 68.70\nD) 75.18", "options": [ "A) 62.22", "B) 81.65", "C) 68.70", "D) 75.18" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "68.70", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-FEDFUNDS-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "FEDFUNDS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Effective Federal Funds Rate be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 2.73%\nB) 1.88%\nC) 1.03%\nD) 0.18%", "options": [ "A) 2.73%", "B) 1.88%", "C) 1.03%", "D) 0.18%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "0.18%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DEXJPUS-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DEXJPUS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the USD/JPY Spot Exchange Rate (JPY per USD) be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 94.6400\nB) 107.2737\nC) 90.4288\nD) 98.8512", "options": [ "A) 94.6400", "B) 107.2737", "C) 90.4288", "D) 98.8512" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "94.6400", "unit": "fx_rate", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILBRENTEU-yoy_pct-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILBRENTEU", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the Brent Oil YoY % Change be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) -22.99%\nB) -54.80%\nC) -86.60%\nD) -38.89%", "options": [ "A) -22.99%", "B) -54.80%", "C) -86.60%", "D) -38.89%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-54.80%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS2-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS2", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the US 2-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 1.53%\nB) 2.18%\nC) 0.88%\nD) 0.23%", "options": [ "A) 1.53%", "B) 2.18%", "C) 0.88%", "D) 0.23%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "0.88%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCE-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCE", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (Billions USD) be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) $8,831B\nB) $10,487B\nC) $10,156B\nD) $9,824B", "options": [ "A) $8,831B", "B) $10,487B", "C) $10,156B", "D) $9,824B" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "$9,824B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-VIXCLS-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the CBOE VIX Index be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 24.27\nB) 36.87\nC) 43.17\nD) 17.97", "options": [ "A) 24.27", "B) 36.87", "C) 43.17", "D) 17.97" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "24.27", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PERMIT-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PERMIT", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Building Permits YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 0.71%\nB) -28.21%\nC) -47.48%\nD) -18.57%", "options": [ "A) 0.71%", "B) -28.21%", "C) -47.48%", "D) -18.57%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-28.21%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-EMRATIO-yoy_pp-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "EMRATIO", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Employment-Population YoY pp change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) -1.87pp\nB) -1.36pp\nC) -2.90pp\nD) -3.93pp", "options": [ "A) -1.87pp", "B) -1.36pp", "C) -2.90pp", "D) -3.93pp" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-2.90pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-M2SL-yoy_pct-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "M2SL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US M2 Money Supply YoY % Change be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) 6.78%\nB) 10.88%\nC) 7.60%\nD) 8.42%", "options": [ "A) 6.78%", "B) 10.88%", "C) 7.60%", "D) 8.42%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "8.42%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPIAUCSL-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US CPI YoY Inflation Rate be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 1.91%\nB) 0.98%\nC) 3.78%\nD) 4.72%", "options": [ "A) 1.91%", "B) 0.98%", "C) 3.78%", "D) 4.72%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "1.91%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DSPI-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DSPI", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US Disposable Personal Income (Billions USD) be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) $10,538B\nB) $10,875B\nC) $11,212B\nD) $11,550B", "options": [ "A) $10,538B", "B) $10,875B", "C) $11,212B", "D) $11,550B" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$10,875B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-BOPGSTB-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "BOPGSTB", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Trade Balance (Millions USD, negative=deficit) be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) $-22,468M\nB) $-19,313M\nC) $-28,778M\nD) $-31,933M", "options": [ "A) $-22,468M", "B) $-19,313M", "C) $-28,778M", "D) $-31,933M" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "$-28,778M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILBRENTEU-yoy_pct-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILBRENTEU", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the Brent Oil YoY % Change be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) -56.08%\nB) -95.83%\nC) -75.96%\nD) -36.21%", "options": [ "A) -56.08%", "B) -95.83%", "C) -75.96%", "D) -36.21%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-36.21%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DCOILBRENTEU-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DCOILBRENTEU", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the Brent Crude Oil Spot Price be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) $43.36/bbl\nB) $19.28/bbl\nC) $55.40/bbl\nD) $79.48/bbl", "options": [ "A) $43.36/bbl", "B) $19.28/bbl", "C) $55.40/bbl", "D) $79.48/bbl" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "$43.36/bbl", "unit": "usd_per_barrel", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCEPI-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCEPI", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US PCE YoY Inflation Rate be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 2.95%\nB) 1.46%\nC) -0.78%\nD) 0.72%", "options": [ "A) 2.95%", "B) 1.46%", "C) -0.78%", "D) 0.72%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "1.46%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-UNRATE-yoy_pp-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "UNRATE", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Unemployment Rate YoY pp change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) +3.00pp\nB) +4.61pp\nC) +3.40pp\nD) +4.21pp", "options": [ "A) +3.00pp", "B) +4.61pp", "C) +3.40pp", "D) +4.21pp" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "+3.40pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS5-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS5", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the US 5-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) 1.46%\nB) 2.30%\nC) 0.61%\nD) 1.88%", "options": [ "A) 1.46%", "B) 2.30%", "C) 0.61%", "D) 1.88%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "1.88%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGORDER-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGORDER", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Durable Goods Orders (Millions USD) be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) $148,834M\nB) $169,064M\nC) $158,949M\nD) $128,604M", "options": [ "A) $148,834M", "B) $169,064M", "C) $158,949M", "D) $128,604M" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "$148,834M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-TOTBKCR-yoy_pct-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "TOTBKCR", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-06", "question": "What will the US Bank Credit YoY % Change be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-06.)\n\nA) 5.74%\nB) 3.70%\nC) 2.68%\nD) 1.66%", "options": [ "A) 5.74%", "B) 3.70%", "C) 2.68%", "D) 1.66%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "3.70%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS3MO-level-20090215", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS3MO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-02-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-08", "question": "What will the US 3-Month Treasury Yield be for 2009-02-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-08.)\n\nA) 1.89%\nB) 1.09%\nC) 0.29%\nD) 2.69%", "options": [ "A) 1.89%", "B) 1.09%", "C) 0.29%", "D) 2.69%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "0.29%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NASDAQCOM-yoy_pct-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the NASDAQ Composite YoY % Return be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) -10.40%\nB) 6.95%\nC) -45.10%\nD) -19.08%", "options": [ "A) -10.40%", "B) 6.95%", "C) -45.10%", "D) -19.08%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-19.08%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PPIACO-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PPIACO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US PPI All Commodities Index be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 169.30\nB) 192.29\nC) 161.64\nD) 184.62", "options": [ "A) 169.30", "B) 192.29", "C) 161.64", "D) 184.62" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "169.30", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-INDPRO-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "INDPRO", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Industrial Production Index be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 93.05\nB) 88.03\nC) 81.34\nD) 84.68", "options": [ "A) 93.05", "B) 88.03", "C) 81.34", "D) 84.68" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "88.03", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PAYEMS-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Nonfarm Payrolls YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) -7.47%\nB) -5.19%\nC) -4.05%\nD) -2.90%", "options": [ "A) -7.47%", "B) -5.19%", "C) -4.05%", "D) -2.90%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-4.05%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-RSAFS-level-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "RSAFS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Advance Retail Sales (Millions USD) be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) $345,098M\nB) $352,875M\nC) $360,652M\nD) $337,321M", "options": [ "A) $345,098M", "B) $352,875M", "C) $360,652M", "D) $337,321M" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "$337,321M", "unit": "usd_million", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-NASDAQCOM-level-20090515", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will the NASDAQ Composite Index be for 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 1,680.14\nB) 1,999.34\nC) 1,360.94\nD) 1,201.34", "options": [ "A) 1,680.14", "B) 1,999.34", "C) 1,360.94", "D) 1,201.34" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "1,680.14", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DGS10-level-20090815", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DGS10", "transform": "level", "target_period": "2009-08-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-08", "question": "What will the US 10-Year Treasury Yield be for 2009-08-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-08.)\n\nA) 4.19%\nB) 3.55%\nC) 3.23%\nD) 3.87%", "options": [ "A) 4.19%", "B) 3.55%", "C) 3.23%", "D) 3.87%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "3.55%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PCE-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PCE", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US PCE YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -5.63%\nB) -1.10%\nC) -3.36%\nD) -2.23%", "options": [ "A) -5.63%", "B) -1.10%", "C) -3.36%", "D) -2.23%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-3.36%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PAYEMS-level-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Total Nonfarm Payrolls (Thousands of jobs) be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) 126,652K\nB) 130,652K\nC) 137,318K\nD) 133,318K", "options": [ "A) 126,652K", "B) 130,652K", "C) 137,318K", "D) 133,318K" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "133,318K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PPIACO-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PPIACO", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US PPI All Commodities YoY Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -13.12%\nB) -20.82%\nC) -7.99%\nD) -10.56%", "options": [ "A) -13.12%", "B) -20.82%", "C) -7.99%", "D) -10.56%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-13.12%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-M2SL-level-20090801", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "M2SL", "transform": "level", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-01", "question": "What will the US M2 Money Supply (Billions USD) be for August 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-01.)\n\nA) $8,137B\nB) $8,463B\nC) $7,810B\nD) $7,484B", "options": [ "A) $8,137B", "B) $8,463B", "C) $7,810B", "D) $7,484B" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$8,463B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-HOUST-yoy_pct-20091101", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "HOUST", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-01", "question": "What will the US Housing Starts YoY % Change be for November 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-01.)\n\nA) 9.15%\nB) -38.26%\nC) -9.82%\nD) -0.33%", "options": [ "A) 9.15%", "B) -38.26%", "C) -9.82%", "D) -0.33%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-9.82%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-CPIAUCSL-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US CPI Index (1982-84=100) be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) 222.15\nB) 203.90\nC) 208.46\nD) 213.02", "options": [ "A) 222.15", "B) 203.90", "C) 208.46", "D) 213.02" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "213.02", "unit": "index", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-EMRATIO-yoy_pp-20090201", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "EMRATIO", "transform": "yoy_pp", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-01", "question": "What will the US Employment-Population YoY pp change be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-01.)\n\nA) -2.50pp\nB) -1.90pp\nC) -3.10pp\nD) -2.20pp", "options": [ "A) -2.50pp", "B) -1.90pp", "C) -3.10pp", "D) -2.20pp" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-2.50pp", "unit": "pp", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-DSPI-level-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "DSPI", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Disposable Personal Income (Billions USD) be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) $10,342B\nB) $11,048B\nC) $10,695B\nD) $12,108B", "options": [ "A) $10,342B", "B) $11,048B", "C) $10,695B", "D) $12,108B" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "$11,048B", "unit": "usd_billion", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "REC-PAYEMS-yoy_pct-20090501", "forecastType": "Recurrent", "subtype": "recurrent", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-31", "question": "What will the US Nonfarm Payrolls YoY % Change be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-31.)\n\nA) -5.35%\nB) -6.06%\nC) -4.63%\nD) -3.21%", "options": [ "A) -5.35%", "B) -6.06%", "C) -4.63%", "D) -3.21%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-4.63%", "unit": "%", "condition": "forecast", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-fomc-2009-01-28", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "fomc_rate", "indicator": "FEDFUNDS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-25", "question": "Following the FOMC meeting on 2009-01-28, what will the US effective federal funds rate be for February 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-25.)\n\nA) 1.88%\nB) 1.05%\nC) 2.71%\nD) 0.22%", "options": [ "A) 1.88%", "B) 1.05%", "C) 2.71%", "D) 0.22%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "0.22%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-fomc-2009-03-18", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "fomc_rate", "indicator": "FEDFUNDS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "April 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-15", "question": "Following the FOMC meeting on 2009-03-18, what will the US effective federal funds rate be for April 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-15.)\n\nA) 0.15%\nB) 1.00%\nC) 1.85%\nD) 2.70%", "options": [ "A) 0.15%", "B) 1.00%", "C) 1.85%", "D) 2.70%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "0.15%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-fomc-2009-04-29", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "fomc_rate", "indicator": "FEDFUNDS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-04-26", "question": "Following the FOMC meeting on 2009-04-29, what will the US effective federal funds rate be for May 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-04-26.)\n\nA) 1.91%\nB) 0.18%\nC) 1.04%\nD) 2.77%", "options": [ "A) 1.91%", "B) 0.18%", "C) 1.04%", "D) 2.77%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "0.18%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-fomc-2009-06-24", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "fomc_rate", "indicator": "FEDFUNDS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "July 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-06-21", "question": "Following the FOMC meeting on 2009-06-24, what will the US effective federal funds rate be for July 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-06-21.)\n\nA) 1.04%\nB) 1.93%\nC) 0.16%\nD) 2.81%", "options": [ "A) 1.04%", "B) 1.93%", "C) 0.16%", "D) 2.81%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "0.16%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-fomc-2009-08-12", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "fomc_rate", "indicator": "FEDFUNDS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "September 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-09", "question": "Following the FOMC meeting on 2009-08-12, what will the US effective federal funds rate be for September 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-09.)\n\nA) 2.88%\nB) 1.97%\nC) 1.06%\nD) 0.15%", "options": [ "A) 2.88%", "B) 1.97%", "C) 1.06%", "D) 0.15%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "0.15%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-fomc-2009-09-23", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "fomc_rate", "indicator": "FEDFUNDS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "October 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-09-20", "question": "Following the FOMC meeting on 2009-09-23, what will the US effective federal funds rate be for October 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-09-20.)\n\nA) 0.12%\nB) 1.05%\nC) 1.97%\nD) 2.90%", "options": [ "A) 0.12%", "B) 1.05%", "C) 1.97%", "D) 2.90%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "0.12%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-fomc-2009-11-04", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "fomc_rate", "indicator": "FEDFUNDS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "December 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-01", "question": "Following the FOMC meeting on 2009-11-04, what will the US effective federal funds rate be for December 2009? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-01.)\n\nA) 3.00%\nB) 0.12%\nC) 1.08%\nD) 2.04%", "options": [ "A) 3.00%", "B) 0.12%", "C) 1.08%", "D) 2.04%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "0.12%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-fomc-2009-12-16", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "fomc_rate", "indicator": "FEDFUNDS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "January 2010", "info_cutoff": "2009-12-13", "question": "Following the FOMC meeting on 2009-12-16, what will the US effective federal funds rate be for January 2010? (Use only information available on or before 2009-12-13.)\n\nA) 3.04%\nB) 2.06%\nC) 0.11%\nD) 1.09%", "options": [ "A) 3.04%", "B) 2.06%", "C) 0.11%", "D) 1.09%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "0.11%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-nfp-200901", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nfp_change", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "mom_change", "target_period": "January 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-30", "question": "What will the month-over-month change in US Nonfarm Payrolls be for January 2009 (released around 2009-02-06)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-30.)\n\nA) -385K\nB) -640K\nC) -513K\nD) -768K", "options": [ "A) -385K", "B) -640K", "C) -513K", "D) -768K" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-768K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-nfp-200902", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nfp_change", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "mom_change", "target_period": "February 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-27", "question": "What will the month-over-month change in US Nonfarm Payrolls be for February 2009 (released around 2009-03-06)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-27.)\n\nA) -761K\nB) -346K\nC) -1,176K\nD) -899K", "options": [ "A) -761K", "B) -346K", "C) -1,176K", "D) -899K" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-761K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-nfp-200903", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nfp_change", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "mom_change", "target_period": "March 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-27", "question": "What will the month-over-month change in US Nonfarm Payrolls be for March 2009 (released around 2009-04-03)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-27.)\n\nA) -1,120K\nB) -824K\nC) -528K\nD) -1,267K", "options": [ "A) -1,120K", "B) -824K", "C) -528K", "D) -1,267K" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-824K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-nfp-200904", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nfp_change", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "mom_change", "target_period": "April 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-04-24", "question": "What will the month-over-month change in US Nonfarm Payrolls be for April 2009 (released around 2009-05-01)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-04-24.)\n\nA) -211K\nB) -1,133K\nC) -672K\nD) -365K", "options": [ "A) -211K", "B) -1,133K", "C) -672K", "D) -365K" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-672K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-nfp-200905", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nfp_change", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "mom_change", "target_period": "May 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-29", "question": "What will the month-over-month change in US Nonfarm Payrolls be for May 2009 (released around 2009-06-05)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-29.)\n\nA) 107K\nB) -510K\nC) -202K\nD) -356K", "options": [ "A) 107K", "B) -510K", "C) -202K", "D) -356K" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-356K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-nfp-200906", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nfp_change", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "mom_change", "target_period": "June 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-06-26", "question": "What will the month-over-month change in US Nonfarm Payrolls be for June 2009 (released around 2009-07-03)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-06-26.)\n\nA) -458K\nB) -301K\nC) -144K\nD) -772K", "options": [ "A) -458K", "B) -301K", "C) -144K", "D) -772K" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-458K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-nfp-200907", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nfp_change", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "mom_change", "target_period": "July 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-31", "question": "What will the month-over-month change in US Nonfarm Payrolls be for July 2009 (released around 2009-08-07)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-31.)\n\nA) 128K\nB) -346K\nC) -820K\nD) -504K", "options": [ "A) 128K", "B) -346K", "C) -820K", "D) -504K" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-346K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-nfp-200908", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nfp_change", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "mom_change", "target_period": "August 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-28", "question": "What will the month-over-month change in US Nonfarm Payrolls be for August 2009 (released around 2009-09-04)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-28.)\n\nA) -665K\nB) -507K\nC) -190K\nD) 127K", "options": [ "A) -665K", "B) -507K", "C) -190K", "D) 127K" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-190K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-nfp-200909", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nfp_change", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "mom_change", "target_period": "September 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-09-25", "question": "What will the month-over-month change in US Nonfarm Payrolls be for September 2009 (released around 2009-10-02)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-09-25.)\n\nA) 91K\nB) -384K\nC) -701K\nD) -226K", "options": [ "A) 91K", "B) -384K", "C) -701K", "D) -226K" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-226K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-nfp-200910", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nfp_change", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "mom_change", "target_period": "October 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-30", "question": "What will the month-over-month change in US Nonfarm Payrolls be for October 2009 (released around 2009-11-06)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-30.)\n\nA) -185K\nB) -28K\nC) -342K\nD) 129K", "options": [ "A) -185K", "B) -28K", "C) -342K", "D) 129K" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-185K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-nfp-200911", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nfp_change", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "mom_change", "target_period": "November 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-27", "question": "What will the month-over-month change in US Nonfarm Payrolls be for November 2009 (released around 2009-12-04)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-27.)\n\nA) 309K\nB) -4K\nC) 466K\nD) -474K", "options": [ "A) 309K", "B) -4K", "C) 466K", "D) -474K" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-4K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-nfp-200912", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nfp_change", "indicator": "PAYEMS", "transform": "mom_change", "target_period": "December 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-12-25", "question": "What will the month-over-month change in US Nonfarm Payrolls be for December 2009 (released around 2010-01-01)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-12-25.)\n\nA) 222K\nB) -563K\nC) -249K\nD) -406K", "options": [ "A) 222K", "B) -563K", "C) -249K", "D) -406K" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-249K", "unit": "thousand_units", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-cpi-200901", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "cpi_yoy", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "January 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-06", "question": "What will the US CPI year-over-year inflation rate be for January 2009 (released around 2009-02-13)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-06.)\n\nA) 1.07%\nB) -0.71%\nC) 0.48%\nD) -0.11%", "options": [ "A) 1.07%", "B) -0.71%", "C) 0.48%", "D) -0.11%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-0.11%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-cpi-200903", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "cpi_yoy", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "March 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-04-06", "question": "What will the US CPI year-over-year inflation rate be for March 2009 (released around 2009-04-13)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-04-06.)\n\nA) -0.45%\nB) 1.57%\nC) -2.46%\nD) 0.90%", "options": [ "A) -0.45%", "B) 1.57%", "C) -2.46%", "D) 0.90%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-0.45%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-cpi-200904", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "cpi_yoy", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "April 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-06", "question": "What will the US CPI year-over-year inflation rate be for April 2009 (released around 2009-05-13)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-06.)\n\nA) 0.87%\nB) -0.58%\nC) -2.02%\nD) -2.74%", "options": [ "A) 0.87%", "B) -0.58%", "C) -2.02%", "D) -2.74%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-0.58%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-cpi-200906", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "cpi_yoy", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "June 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-06", "question": "What will the US CPI year-over-year inflation rate be for June 2009 (released around 2009-07-13)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-06.)\n\nA) 0.43%\nB) -0.40%\nC) -1.23%\nD) -2.06%", "options": [ "A) 0.43%", "B) -0.40%", "C) -1.23%", "D) -2.06%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-1.23%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-cpi-200907", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "cpi_yoy", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "July 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-06", "question": "What will the US CPI year-over-year inflation rate be for July 2009 (released around 2009-08-13)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-06.)\n\nA) -1.08%\nB) -2.84%\nC) -0.20%\nD) -1.96%", "options": [ "A) -1.08%", "B) -2.84%", "C) -0.20%", "D) -1.96%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-1.96%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-cpi-200909", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "cpi_yoy", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "September 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-06", "question": "What will the US CPI year-over-year inflation rate be for September 2009 (released around 2009-10-13)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-06.)\n\nA) -1.38%\nB) 0.49%\nC) -2.31%\nD) -0.44%", "options": [ "A) -1.38%", "B) 0.49%", "C) -2.31%", "D) -0.44%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-1.38%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-cpi-200910", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "cpi_yoy", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "October 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-06", "question": "What will the US CPI year-over-year inflation rate be for October 2009 (released around 2009-11-13)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-06.)\n\nA) 1.64%\nB) -0.22%\nC) -1.16%\nD) 0.71%", "options": [ "A) 1.64%", "B) -0.22%", "C) -1.16%", "D) 0.71%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-0.22%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-cpi-200912", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "cpi_yoy", "indicator": "CPIAUCSL", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "December 2009", "info_cutoff": "2010-01-06", "question": "What will the US CPI year-over-year inflation rate be for December 2009 (released around 2010-01-13)? (Use only information available on or before 2010-01-06.)\n\nA) 0.95%\nB) 5.61%\nC) 2.81%\nD) 4.68%", "options": [ "A) 0.95%", "B) 5.61%", "C) 2.81%", "D) 4.68%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "2.81%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-gdp-2009q1", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "gdp_yoy", "indicator": "GDPC1", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "Q1 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-14", "question": "What will the US real GDP year-over-year growth rate be for Q1 2009 (advance estimate released around 2009-05-28)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-14.)\n\nA) -0.92%\nB) 0.24%\nC) -5.55%\nD) -3.23%", "options": [ "A) -0.92%", "B) 0.24%", "C) -5.55%", "D) -3.23%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-3.23%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-gdp-2009q2", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "gdp_yoy", "indicator": "GDPC1", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "Q2 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-14", "question": "What will the US real GDP year-over-year growth rate be for Q2 2009 (advance estimate released around 2009-08-28)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-14.)\n\nA) -3.98%\nB) -5.23%\nC) -6.48%\nD) -1.47%", "options": [ "A) -3.98%", "B) -5.23%", "C) -6.48%", "D) -1.47%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-3.98%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-gdp-2009q3", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "gdp_yoy", "indicator": "GDPC1", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "Q3 2009", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-14", "question": "What will the US real GDP year-over-year growth rate be for Q3 2009 (advance estimate released around 2009-11-28)? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-14.)\n\nA) -0.66%\nB) -3.13%\nC) -1.90%\nD) -4.37%", "options": [ "A) -0.66%", "B) -3.13%", "C) -1.90%", "D) -4.37%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-3.13%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-gdp-2009q4", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "gdp_yoy", "indicator": "GDPC1", "transform": "yoy_pct", "target_period": "Q4 2009", "info_cutoff": "2010-02-14", "question": "What will the US real GDP year-over-year growth rate be for Q4 2009 (advance estimate released around 2010-02-28)? (Use only information available on or before 2010-02-14.)\n\nA) 3.69%\nB) -1.09%\nC) 0.11%\nD) -2.29%", "options": [ "A) 3.69%", "B) -1.09%", "C) 0.11%", "D) -2.29%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "0.11%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090102", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-01-02", "info_cutoff": "2008-12-26", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-01-02? (Use only information available on or before 2008-12-26.)\n\nA) 36.73\nB) 58.24\nC) 65.42\nD) 43.90", "options": [ "A) 36.73", "B) 58.24", "C) 65.42", "D) 43.90" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "43.90", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090109", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-01-09", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-02", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-01-09? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-02.)\n\nA) 43.39\nB) 36.21\nC) 50.57\nD) 57.75", "options": [ "A) 43.39", "B) 36.21", "C) 50.57", "D) 57.75" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "43.39", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090116", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-01-16", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-09", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-01-16? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-09.)\n\nA) 72.59\nB) 51.00\nC) 58.20\nD) 36.61", "options": [ "A) 72.59", "B) 51.00", "C) 58.20", "D) 36.61" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "51.00", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090206", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-02-06", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-30", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-02-06? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-30.)\n\nA) 38.23\nB) 23.65\nC) 45.52\nD) 52.81", "options": [ "A) 38.23", "B) 23.65", "C) 45.52", "D) 52.81" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "45.52", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090213", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-02-13", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-06", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-02-13? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-06.)\n\nA) 68.56\nB) 39.37\nC) 53.97\nD) 46.67", "options": [ "A) 68.56", "B) 39.37", "C) 53.97", "D) 46.67" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "46.67", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090220", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-02-20", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-13", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-02-20? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-13.)\n\nA) 49.30\nB) 71.20\nC) 42.00\nD) 56.60", "options": [ "A) 49.30", "B) 71.20", "C) 42.00", "D) 56.60" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "49.30", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090306", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-03-06", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-27", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-03-06? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-27.)\n\nA) 67.34\nB) 52.65\nC) 37.96\nD) 74.68", "options": [ "A) 67.34", "B) 52.65", "C) 37.96", "D) 74.68" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "52.65", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090313", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-03-13", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-06", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-03-13? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-06.)\n\nA) 34.87\nB) 27.46\nC) 49.68\nD) 71.90", "options": [ "A) 34.87", "B) 27.46", "C) 49.68", "D) 71.90" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "49.68", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090320", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-03-20", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-13", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-03-20? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-13.)\n\nA) 53.31\nB) 23.62\nC) 31.05\nD) 45.89", "options": [ "A) 53.31", "B) 23.62", "C) 31.05", "D) 45.89" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "45.89", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090403", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-04-03", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-27", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-04-03? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-27.)\n\nA) 45.54\nB) 67.79\nC) 23.29\nD) 30.71", "options": [ "A) 45.54", "B) 67.79", "C) 23.29", "D) 30.71" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "45.54", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090410", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-04-10", "info_cutoff": "2009-04-03", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-04-10? (Use only information available on or before 2009-04-03.)\n\nA) 18.69\nB) 40.93\nC) 55.76\nD) 48.34", "options": [ "A) 18.69", "B) 40.93", "C) 55.76", "D) 48.34" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "40.93", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090417", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-04-17", "info_cutoff": "2009-04-10", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-04-17? (Use only information available on or before 2009-04-10.)\n\nA) 45.20\nB) 30.42\nC) 37.81\nD) 15.64", "options": [ "A) 45.20", "B) 30.42", "C) 37.81", "D) 15.64" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "37.81", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090501", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-05-01", "info_cutoff": "2009-04-24", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-05-01? (Use only information available on or before 2009-04-24.)\n\nA) 52.94\nB) 23.70\nC) 60.25\nD) 38.32", "options": [ "A) 52.94", "B) 23.70", "C) 60.25", "D) 38.32" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "38.32", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090508", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-05-08", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-01", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-05-08? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-01.)\n\nA) 34.53\nB) 12.72\nC) 49.07\nD) 41.80", "options": [ "A) 34.53", "B) 12.72", "C) 49.07", "D) 41.80" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "34.53", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090515", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) 11.98\nB) 33.65\nC) 48.10\nD) 19.20", "options": [ "A) 11.98", "B) 33.65", "C) 48.10", "D) 19.20" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "33.65", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090605", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-06-05", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-29", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-06-05? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-29.)\n\nA) 52.26\nB) 45.18\nC) 31.02\nD) 38.10", "options": [ "A) 52.26", "B) 45.18", "C) 31.02", "D) 38.10" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "31.02", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090612", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-06-12", "info_cutoff": "2009-06-05", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-06-12? (Use only information available on or before 2009-06-05.)\n\nA) 43.82\nB) 8.69\nC) 36.80\nD) 29.77", "options": [ "A) 43.82", "B) 8.69", "C) 36.80", "D) 29.77" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "29.77", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090619", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-06-19", "info_cutoff": "2009-06-12", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-06-19? (Use only information available on or before 2009-06-12.)\n\nA) 32.68\nB) 46.65\nC) 11.73\nD) 25.70", "options": [ "A) 32.68", "B) 46.65", "C) 11.73", "D) 25.70" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "32.68", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090703", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-07-03", "info_cutoff": "2009-06-26", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-07-03? (Use only information available on or before 2009-06-26.)\n\nA) 14.17\nB) 27.95\nC) 41.73\nD) 48.62", "options": [ "A) 14.17", "B) 27.95", "C) 41.73", "D) 48.62" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "27.95", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090710", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-07-10", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-03", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-07-10? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-03.)\n\nA) 51.86\nB) 17.59\nC) 31.30\nD) 45.01", "options": [ "A) 51.86", "B) 17.59", "C) 31.30", "D) 45.01" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "31.30", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090717", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-07-17", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-10", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-07-17? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-10.)\n\nA) 46.75\nB) 5.87\nC) 33.12\nD) 26.31", "options": [ "A) 46.75", "B) 5.87", "C) 33.12", "D) 26.31" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "26.31", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090807", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-08-07", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-31", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-08-07? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-31.)\n\nA) 25.67\nB) 32.40\nC) 18.94\nD) 12.21", "options": [ "A) 25.67", "B) 32.40", "C) 18.94", "D) 12.21" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "25.67", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090814", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-08-14", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-07", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-08-14? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-07.)\n\nA) 12.54\nB) 25.99\nC) 46.16\nD) 5.82", "options": [ "A) 12.54", "B) 25.99", "C) 46.16", "D) 5.82" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "25.99", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090821", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-08-21", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-14", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-08-21? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-14.)\n\nA) 14.44\nB) 21.17\nC) 27.89\nD) 7.72", "options": [ "A) 14.44", "B) 21.17", "C) 27.89", "D) 7.72" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "27.89", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090904", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-09-04", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-28", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-09-04? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-28.)\n\nA) 42.59\nB) 35.87\nC) 8.98\nD) 29.15", "options": [ "A) 42.59", "B) 35.87", "C) 8.98", "D) 29.15" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "29.15", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090911", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-09-11", "info_cutoff": "2009-09-04", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-09-11? (Use only information available on or before 2009-09-04.)\n\nA) 25.62\nB) 18.91\nC) 5.49\nD) 39.04", "options": [ "A) 25.62", "B) 18.91", "C) 5.49", "D) 39.04" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "25.62", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20090918", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-09-18", "info_cutoff": "2009-09-11", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-09-18? (Use only information available on or before 2009-09-11.)\n\nA) 10.49\nB) 23.92\nC) 37.35\nD) 30.64", "options": [ "A) 10.49", "B) 23.92", "C) 37.35", "D) 30.64" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "23.92", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20091002", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-10-02", "info_cutoff": "2009-09-25", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-10-02? (Use only information available on or before 2009-09-25.)\n\nA) 42.08\nB) 8.58\nC) 28.68\nD) 48.78", "options": [ "A) 42.08", "B) 8.58", "C) 28.68", "D) 48.78" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "28.68", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20091009", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-10-09", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-02", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-10-09? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-02.)\n\nA) 46.85\nB) 40.18\nC) 6.83\nD) 26.84", "options": [ "A) 46.85", "B) 40.18", "C) 6.83", "D) 26.84" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "26.84", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20091016", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-10-16", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-09", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-10-16? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-09.)\n\nA) 23.01\nB) 16.37\nC) 42.93\nD) 29.65", "options": [ "A) 23.01", "B) 16.37", "C) 42.93", "D) 29.65" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "23.01", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20091106", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-11-06", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-30", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-11-06? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-30.)\n\nA) 9.98\nB) 29.78\nC) 36.38\nD) 49.58", "options": [ "A) 9.98", "B) 29.78", "C) 36.38", "D) 49.58" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "29.78", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20091113", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-11-13", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-06", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-11-13? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-06.)\n\nA) 11.07\nB) 30.82\nC) 24.24\nD) 37.41", "options": [ "A) 11.07", "B) 30.82", "C) 24.24", "D) 37.41" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "24.24", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20091120", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-11-20", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-13", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-11-20? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-13.)\n\nA) 36.08\nB) 16.30\nC) 9.70\nD) 22.89", "options": [ "A) 36.08", "B) 16.30", "C) 9.70", "D) 22.89" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "22.89", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20091204", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-12-04", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-27", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-12-04? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-27.)\n\nA) 24.51\nB) 37.74\nC) 11.28\nD) 17.89", "options": [ "A) 24.51", "B) 37.74", "C) 11.28", "D) 17.89" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "24.51", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20091211", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-12-11", "info_cutoff": "2009-12-04", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-12-11? (Use only information available on or before 2009-12-04.)\n\nA) 36.93\nB) 23.69\nC) 30.31\nD) 43.56", "options": [ "A) 36.93", "B) 23.69", "C) 30.31", "D) 43.56" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "23.69", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-vix-20091218", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "vix_weekly", "indicator": "VIXCLS", "transform": "level", "target_period": "week ending 2009-12-18", "info_cutoff": "2009-12-11", "question": "What will be the highest daily closing value of the CBOE VIX index during the trading week ending 2009-12-18? (Use only information available on or before 2009-12-11.)\n\nA) 42.37\nB) 35.75\nC) 22.51\nD) 9.27", "options": [ "A) 42.37", "B) 35.75", "C) 22.51", "D) 9.27" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "22.51", "unit": "index", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090102", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-01-02", "info_cutoff": "2008-12-26", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-01-02? (Use only information available on or before 2008-12-26.)\n\nA) -0.44%\nB) 16.58%\nC) 2.40%\nD) 8.07%", "options": [ "A) -0.44%", "B) 16.58%", "C) 2.40%", "D) 8.07%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "8.07%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090109", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-01-09", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-02", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-01-09? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-02.)\n\nA) -3.47%\nB) -12.03%\nC) -9.18%\nD) -0.61%", "options": [ "A) -3.47%", "B) -12.03%", "C) -9.18%", "D) -0.61%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-3.47%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090116", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-01-16", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-09", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-01-16? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-09.)\n\nA) -9.18%\nB) -0.61%\nC) 5.10%\nD) 2.24%", "options": [ "A) -9.18%", "B) -0.61%", "C) 5.10%", "D) 2.24%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-0.61%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090206", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-02-06", "info_cutoff": "2009-01-30", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-02-06? (Use only information available on or before 2009-01-30.)\n\nA) 15.28%\nB) -2.26%\nC) 6.51%\nD) 9.43%", "options": [ "A) 15.28%", "B) -2.26%", "C) 6.51%", "D) 9.43%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "6.51%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090213", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-02-13", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-06", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-02-13? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-06.)\n\nA) -9.45%\nB) -0.67%\nC) -6.52%\nD) -3.59%", "options": [ "A) -9.45%", "B) -0.67%", "C) -6.52%", "D) -3.59%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-3.59%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090220", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-02-20", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-13", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-02-20? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-13.)\n\nA) -2.00%\nB) 3.87%\nC) -7.87%\nD) 6.80%", "options": [ "A) -2.00%", "B) 3.87%", "C) -7.87%", "D) 6.80%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-2.00%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090306", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-03-06", "info_cutoff": "2009-02-27", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-03-06? (Use only information available on or before 2009-02-27.)\n\nA) -5.16%\nB) -2.19%\nC) -11.11%\nD) 0.78%", "options": [ "A) -5.16%", "B) -2.19%", "C) -11.11%", "D) 0.78%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-2.19%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090313", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-03-13", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-06", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-03-13? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-06.)\n\nA) 6.85%\nB) 3.85%\nC) 12.84%\nD) 18.83%", "options": [ "A) 6.85%", "B) 3.85%", "C) 12.84%", "D) 18.83%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "12.84%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090320", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-03-20", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-13", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-03-20? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-13.)\n\nA) -2.28%\nB) 9.86%\nC) -5.31%\nD) 3.79%", "options": [ "A) -2.28%", "B) 9.86%", "C) -5.31%", "D) 3.79%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "3.79%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090403", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-04-03", "info_cutoff": "2009-03-27", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-04-03? (Use only information available on or before 2009-03-27.)\n\nA) 8.00%\nB) -1.22%\nC) 11.07%\nD) 14.14%", "options": [ "A) 8.00%", "B) -1.22%", "C) 11.07%", "D) 14.14%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "8.00%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090410", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-04-10", "info_cutoff": "2009-04-03", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-04-10? (Use only information available on or before 2009-04-03.)\n\nA) -0.23%\nB) 2.85%\nC) 12.09%\nD) -6.38%", "options": [ "A) -0.23%", "B) 2.85%", "C) 12.09%", "D) -6.38%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "2.85%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090417", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-04-17", "info_cutoff": "2009-04-10", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-04-17? (Use only information available on or before 2009-04-10.)\n\nA) -8.12%\nB) 4.30%\nC) 1.20%\nD) -5.02%", "options": [ "A) -8.12%", "B) 4.30%", "C) 1.20%", "D) -5.02%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "1.20%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090501", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-05-01", "info_cutoff": "2009-04-24", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-05-01? (Use only information available on or before 2009-04-24.)\n\nA) 11.71%\nB) -6.97%\nC) 8.59%\nD) 2.37%", "options": [ "A) 11.71%", "B) -6.97%", "C) 8.59%", "D) 2.37%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "2.37%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090508", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-05-08", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-01", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-05-08? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-01.)\n\nA) -1.39%\nB) -7.63%\nC) 1.72%\nD) -4.51%", "options": [ "A) -1.39%", "B) -7.63%", "C) 1.72%", "D) -4.51%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-1.39%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090515", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-05-15", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-08", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-05-15? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-08.)\n\nA) -12.31%\nB) -2.95%\nC) 3.29%\nD) 6.40%", "options": [ "A) -12.31%", "B) -2.95%", "C) 3.29%", "D) 6.40%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-2.95%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090605", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-06-05", "info_cutoff": "2009-05-29", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-06-05? (Use only information available on or before 2009-05-29.)\n\nA) -2.01%\nB) -8.29%\nC) 1.13%\nD) 7.42%", "options": [ "A) -2.01%", "B) -8.29%", "C) 1.13%", "D) 7.42%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "1.13%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090612", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-06-12", "info_cutoff": "2009-06-05", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-06-12? (Use only information available on or before 2009-06-05.)\n\nA) 10.33%\nB) -8.55%\nC) -5.40%\nD) 0.89%", "options": [ "A) 10.33%", "B) -8.55%", "C) -5.40%", "D) 0.89%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "0.89%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090619", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-06-19", "info_cutoff": "2009-06-12", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-06-19? (Use only information available on or before 2009-06-12.)\n\nA) 0.61%\nB) -2.52%\nC) 10.02%\nD) 6.88%", "options": [ "A) 0.61%", "B) -2.52%", "C) 10.02%", "D) 6.88%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "0.61%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090703", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-07-03", "info_cutoff": "2009-06-26", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-07-03? (Use only information available on or before 2009-06-26.)\n\nA) 0.56%\nB) -2.58%\nC) 3.71%\nD) -8.86%", "options": [ "A) 0.56%", "B) -2.58%", "C) 3.71%", "D) -8.86%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-2.58%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090710", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-07-10", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-03", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-07-10? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-03.)\n\nA) 1.39%\nB) -11.18%\nC) -1.76%\nD) 7.67%", "options": [ "A) 1.39%", "B) -11.18%", "C) -1.76%", "D) 7.67%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-1.76%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090717", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-07-17", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-10", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-07-17? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-10.)\n\nA) 11.47%\nB) 14.60%\nC) -4.18%\nD) 5.21%", "options": [ "A) 11.47%", "B) 14.60%", "C) -4.18%", "D) 5.21%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "5.21%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090807", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-08-07", "info_cutoff": "2009-07-31", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-08-07? (Use only information available on or before 2009-07-31.)\n\nA) -0.42%\nB) -6.67%\nC) -9.79%\nD) -3.54%", "options": [ "A) -0.42%", "B) -6.67%", "C) -9.79%", "D) -3.54%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "-0.42%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090814", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-08-14", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-07", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-08-14? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-07.)\n\nA) 5.91%\nB) -0.34%\nC) -9.70%\nD) 2.78%", "options": [ "A) 5.91%", "B) -0.34%", "C) -9.70%", "D) 2.78%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "-0.34%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090821", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-08-21", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-14", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-08-21? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-14.)\n\nA) -4.69%\nB) 14.02%\nC) 4.66%\nD) 7.78%", "options": [ "A) -4.69%", "B) 14.02%", "C) 4.66%", "D) 7.78%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "4.66%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090904", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-09-04", "info_cutoff": "2009-08-28", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-09-04? (Use only information available on or before 2009-08-28.)\n\nA) -2.64%\nB) -5.76%\nC) -8.88%\nD) 0.48%", "options": [ "A) -2.64%", "B) -5.76%", "C) -8.88%", "D) 0.48%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "0.48%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090911", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-09-11", "info_cutoff": "2009-09-04", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-09-11? (Use only information available on or before 2009-09-04.)\n\nA) 2.12%\nB) -1.00%\nC) -7.23%\nD) 5.23%", "options": [ "A) 2.12%", "B) -1.00%", "C) -7.23%", "D) 5.23%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "2.12%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20090918", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-09-18", "info_cutoff": "2009-09-11", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-09-18? (Use only information available on or before 2009-09-11.)\n\nA) 5.08%\nB) 1.96%\nC) 11.30%\nD) -1.15%", "options": [ "A) 5.08%", "B) 1.96%", "C) 11.30%", "D) -1.15%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "1.96%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20091002", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-10-02", "info_cutoff": "2009-09-25", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-10-02? (Use only information available on or before 2009-09-25.)\n\nA) -13.00%\nB) 2.21%\nC) -3.88%\nD) -9.96%", "options": [ "A) -13.00%", "B) 2.21%", "C) -3.88%", "D) -9.96%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-3.88%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20091009", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-10-09", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-02", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-10-09? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-02.)\n\nA) 0.48%\nB) -5.44%\nC) 12.32%\nD) 3.44%", "options": [ "A) 0.48%", "B) -5.44%", "C) 12.32%", "D) 3.44%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "3.44%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20091016", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-10-16", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-09", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-10-16? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-09.)\n\nA) 0.83%\nB) -2.07%\nC) 6.62%\nD) 9.52%", "options": [ "A) 0.83%", "B) -2.07%", "C) 6.62%", "D) 9.52%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "0.83%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20091106", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-11-06", "info_cutoff": "2009-10-30", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-11-06? (Use only information available on or before 2009-10-30.)\n\nA) 5.61%\nB) 3.09%\nC) 0.56%\nD) 10.66%", "options": [ "A) 5.61%", "B) 3.09%", "C) 0.56%", "D) 10.66%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "3.09%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20091113", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-11-13", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-06", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-11-13? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-06.)\n\nA) 8.10%\nB) -6.81%\nC) 0.64%\nD) -1.84%", "options": [ "A) 8.10%", "B) -6.81%", "C) 0.64%", "D) -1.84%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "0.64%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20091120", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-11-20", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-13", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-11-20? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-13.)\n\nA) 0.07%\nB) -9.64%\nC) 4.93%\nD) -2.36%", "options": [ "A) 0.07%", "B) -9.64%", "C) 4.93%", "D) -2.36%" ], "answer_letter": "D", "answer_raw": "-2.36%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20091204", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-12-04", "info_cutoff": "2009-11-27", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-12-04? (Use only information available on or before 2009-11-27.)\n\nA) 2.32%\nB) -4.30%\nC) 4.53%\nD) 0.11%", "options": [ "A) 2.32%", "B) -4.30%", "C) 4.53%", "D) 0.11%" ], "answer_letter": "A", "answer_raw": "2.32%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20091211", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-12-11", "info_cutoff": "2009-12-04", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-12-11? (Use only information available on or before 2009-12-04.)\n\nA) -6.24%\nB) 0.03%\nC) -4.15%\nD) -2.06%", "options": [ "A) -6.24%", "B) 0.03%", "C) -4.15%", "D) -2.06%" ], "answer_letter": "B", "answer_raw": "0.03%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 }, { "qid": "EVT-ndx-20091218", "forecastType": "Non-Recurrent", "subtype": "nasdaq_weekly", "indicator": "NASDAQCOM", "transform": "weekly_pct", "target_period": "week ending 2009-12-18", "info_cutoff": "2009-12-11", "question": "What will be the percentage change of the NASDAQ Composite over the trading week ending 2009-12-18? (Use only information available on or before 2009-12-11.)\n\nA) -2.05%\nB) 6.09%\nC) -0.02%\nD) 4.05%", "options": [ "A) -2.05%", "B) 6.09%", "C) -0.02%", "D) 4.05%" ], "answer_letter": "C", "answer_raw": "-0.02%", "unit": "%", "condition": "event", "year": 2009 } ]