European Stocks Suffer Earnings-Induced Selloff

The video discusses a third day of market declines, highlighting a 1.6% drop in the stock 600 index, the largest since May 9th. It covers the banking sector's performance, noting UBS's profit fall and HSBC's profit rise. BNP Paribas showed unexpected profit growth, while Commerce Bank faced significant losses. Aberdeen Asset Management reported substantial net outflows, and the UK manufacturing sector is contracting, raising concerns about the EU referendum's impact.

What was the percentage drop of the stock 600 index over the three-day decline?

• 4%

• 1.6%

• 2.5%

• 3%

Which bank experienced a greater than estimated fall in first-quarter profit due to market turbulence?

• HSBC

• BNP Paribas

• Commerce Bank

• UBS

What was the percentage change in HSBC's profit in the first quarter?

• Rising more than estimated

• Falling more than estimated

• No change

• Rising less than estimated

How much net outflow did Aberdeen Asset Management report in the first three months of 2016?

• £6.5 billion

• £5.6 billion

• £10 billion

• £7.6 billion

What was the estimated job loss in the UK manufacturing industry over the past three months?

• 20,000 jobs

• 25,000 jobs

• 15,000 jobs

• 10,000 jobs