Marckus: Front end of yield curve to steepen sharply

Marckus: Front end of yield curve to steepen sharply

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The video discusses market expectations for rate hikes, with a focus on inflation and the impact of China's COVID policy. It covers asset allocation strategies amidst geopolitical and monetary uncertainties, highlighting the importance of guidance over hard numbers. The discussion also touches on sector preferences, particularly in equities and bonds, and the potential risks of recession.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the market's current expectation regarding basis point hikes?

A single 100 basis point hike

No hikes expected

A series of 50 basis point hikes

A series of 25 basis point hikes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant factor in the global inflation narrative?

Stable commodity prices

Decreasing global demand

Increased consumer spending

Rampaging rate hikes from the Fed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current situation with China's GDP in the context of COVID policies?

GDP is stable with no expected change

GDP is expected to slip to 4.8%

GDP is expected to decline by 20%

GDP is expected to grow by 10%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the market's focus in light of geopolitical uncertainties?

Hard numbers and immediate results

Long-term guidance and future expectations

Short-term profits

Stable currency exchange rates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a prescient risk concerning the yen?

Concerted intervention to slow down weakening

Complete collapse of the yen

Strengthening of the yen

No intervention expected

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sector is considered interesting on the retail side?

Healthcare

Retail

Energy

Technology

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current sentiment towards equities?

Highly bullish

Extremely bearish

Neutral

Dropping due to recession risks