40% Chance of a Soft Landing: Patterson

What is one of the factors mentioned that could limit the upside for bond yields?

• Increased demand for foreign assets

• Rising inflation rates

• Decreasing supply of treasuries

• Improving US economic sentiment

What is the probability of a soft landing according to the speaker?

• 60%

• 30%

• 50%

• 40%

How are bond yields related to the equity market according to the discussion?

• Bond yields have no impact on equities

• Higher bond yields always lead to higher equity prices

• Equities determine bond yields

• Bond yields can influence equity market trends

What is a significant factor affecting emerging market currencies as discussed?

• US trade policies

• European Union regulations

• Middle East conflicts

• China's economic conditions

What historical event is mentioned in relation to emerging market contagion?

• The 2010 European debt crisis

• The 2008 financial crisis

• The 2001 dot-com bubble

• The 1998 Russian ruble devaluation

What is the potential risk if China stumbles economically?

• It will only affect developed markets

• It will only affect China's local markets

• It could lead to a global financial crisis

• It will have no impact on global markets

What does the speaker suggest about the current liquidity conditions?

• Liquidity is increasing

• Liquidity is stable

• Liquidity is irrelevant

• Liquidity is draining