First Look With Surveillance: Inflation, Jan. 6 Hearing

The transcript covers global market trends, focusing on inflation data from the US, China, and Europe. It discusses the impact of inflation on Asian markets, particularly in China, and the effects of lockdowns. European markets are analyzed with a focus on bond market reactions and Italian financial dynamics. The US market is examined with insights into economic indicators and political developments, including the Capitol insurrection hearings. The transcript concludes with a look at pre-market stock movements, highlighting companies like DocuSign, Netflix, and Alibaba.

What was the producer price inflation rate in China, and how did it compare to the previous month?

• 6.4%, higher than April

• 6.4%, lower than April

• 7.2%, higher than April

• 7.2%, lower than April

What was the main concern for investors in China regarding technology stocks?

• Currency devaluation

• Regulatory crackdown

• High inflation rates

• Interest rate hikes

Which European country's stock market was notably affected, as mentioned in the transcript?

• France

• Germany

• Spain

• Italy

What was the market's reaction to the ECB meeting in terms of bond yields?

• Bond yields were unaffected

• Bond yields decreased

• Bond yields remained stable

• Bond yields increased

What major event was President Biden expected to address, according to the transcript?

• Inflation

• Trade agreements

• Healthcare reform

• Climate change

What was the expected US CPI figure for the last month mentioned in the transcript?

• 8.3%

• 6.8%

• 9.1%

• 7.5%

What was the reason for the lockdown in Shanghai as mentioned in the transcript?

• Economic slowdown

• Natural disaster

• COVID-19 mass testing

• Political unrest

What significant political event might prompt Chinese President Xi Jinping to travel to Hong Kong?

• Trade negotiations

• 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China

• Economic summit

• Cultural festival

What was the main focus of the US House committee's investigation mentioned in the transcript?

• Economic policies

• Trade agreements

• Capitol insurrection

• Healthcare reform

Which company's stock was significantly affected in pre-market trading due to weak demand?

• Netflix

• DocuSign

• Alibaba

• Amazon