The FTSE Rally Will Continue: Lazard's Custis

The video discusses the current market performance, focusing on the UK market, and analyzes the potential for continued growth. It highlights the performance of major companies like AstraZeneca and Standard Chartered, and examines the impact of economic factors such as inflation and energy prices. The video also compares the Footsie 100 and 250 indices, discusses BP's strategy in the oil market, and provides insights into the UK housing market, considering factors like employment and mortgage rates.

What was the market's reaction to the quasi-Kwarteng mini-budget?

• The market hasn't fully recovered from it.

• It caused a perception of the UK as a stable market.

• The market remained unaffected.

• It led to a significant market recovery.

What is expected to happen to energy prices and inflation in the second half of the year?

• Both are expected to decrease.

• Energy prices are expected to fall, while inflation remains high.

• Both are expected to rise.

• Energy prices will rise, but inflation will decrease.

Which index was predicted to outperform at the beginning of the year?

• S&P 500

• FTSE 250

• FTSE 100

• Dow Jones

What strategic shift did BP make that surprised the market?

• Increased investment in renewables

• Pivot back to fossil fuels

• Focus on European markets

• Expansion into electric vehicles

What is a significant factor in BP's trading success?

• Government subsidies

• Right talent and assets

• High oil prices

• Low production costs

What is the current trend in UK house prices according to the transcript?

• They are stable with no change.

• They are decreasing rapidly.

• They are slightly up on a rolling 12-month basis.

• They are significantly increasing.

What is the current unemployment rate mentioned in the context of the UK housing market?

• 6.0%

• 3.6%

• 4.2%

• 5.0%