Stoxx 600 Climbs to Session’s High

The video discusses market trends, highlighting a decline in basic resources and Metro's financial challenges. It covers Eurozone economic indicators, showing growth in manufacturing and a stable PMI. The video also examines market risks, focusing on options trading and the Footsie 100.

What was the main reason for Metro's profit decline in its Christmas quarter?

• Expansion into new markets

• Price reductions in its food wholesale division

• High operational costs

• Increased competition in Germany

Which economic indicator showed the Eurozone starting the year on a solid footing?

• Inflation rate

• Unemployment rate

• Retail sales

• Composite PMI

What is the ECB's mandate regarding inflation?

• To allow inflation to fluctuate freely

• To keep inflation above 3%

• To eliminate inflation entirely

• To maintain inflation just below 2%

What has happened to the cost of protecting against Footsie 100 declines?

• It has increased significantly

• It has become unpredictable

• It has fallen to near its lowest level since April

• It has remained stable

According to Saxo Bank, what is linked to most of the market's bullishness?

• Weaker market segments

• Political stability

• High consumer confidence

• Strong economic growth