OppenheimerFunds Strategist Sees Secular Forces Keeping Rates Low

The video discusses market trends, cash strategies, and the impact of interest rates on investments. It highlights the rarity of going to cash in 2017, the potential for higher interest rates, and the implications for long-duration assets. The discussion includes forecasts for interest rates and their effects on the US economy and international markets.

What was the general trend among institutional investors at the end of 2017?

• They reduced their risk exposure.

• They invested in real estate.

• They increased their risk exposure.

• They went to cash.

What is the expected performance of international markets in a stable to weak dollar environment?

• They are expected to perform well.

• They are expected to underperform.

• They will experience high volatility.

• They will remain stable.

What is the expected range for US interest rates according to the secular forces discussed?

• 2.5% to 3%

• 1% to 2%

• 4% to 5%

• 3% to 4%

What is the potential impact of a 4% yield on a 10-year treasury on stocks?

• It will have no impact.

• It will boost stock performance.

• It will lead to a stock market crash.

• It could become problematic for stocks.

What is the likely ending point for the 10-year treasury yield according to the forecast?

• 5%

• 4%

• 3%

• 2%