European Stocks End Down on the Day, up on the Week

European Stocks End Down on the Day, up on the Week

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the stock 600's performance, highlighting its best run in two years. It then shifts to Volkswagen's decision to cut 30,000 jobs globally, aiming to save €3.7 billion, amidst struggles from the emissions scandal. The video also covers the decline in gold prices and the impact of Donald Trump's election on bond yields, with expectations of a Fed rate hike in December. The global bond market experiences its biggest two-week loss in 26 years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about the stock 600 index's performance over the past two weeks?

It has been the worst run in two years.

It has risen for two consecutive weeks.

It has decreased significantly.

It has remained stable.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jobs is Volkswagen planning to cut globally?

40,000

10,000

20,000

30,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Volkswagen's workforce is affected by the job cuts?

15%

10%

5%

2%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the trend in gold prices since June?

Gold prices have fluctuated without a clear trend.

Gold prices have slumped to the lowest level.

Gold prices have remained the same.

Gold prices have increased.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the recent global bond market trend?

It has remained unchanged.

It is the biggest two-week loss in 26 years.

It is the biggest two-week gain in 26 years.

It has shown minor fluctuations.