Did Ebola Media Frenzy Infect Market Volatility?

The video tutorial discusses the tracking of Ebola mentions on the Bloomberg Professional Service, highlighting key events in the outbreak timeline, such as the CDC's announcements and confirmed cases. It explores the potential impact of the Ebola outbreak on market volatility, particularly through the VIX index, and examines the role of fear and aversion behavior among investors. The discussion emphasizes the emotional response to the outbreak rather than direct causation or correlation with market movements.

What was the first significant event in the Ebola outbreak timeline?

• Dallas nurse tested positive

• New York doctor tested positive

• CDC announced the outbreak in Guinea

• CDC confirmed the first case in the US

What does the VIX index measure?

• The level of public fear

• The price of protection against S&P 500 declines

• The number of Ebola cases

• The volume of news coverage

How did the Ebola outbreak relate to market turmoil?

• It caused a direct decline in the S&P 500

• It led to a rise in stock prices

• It was unrelated to market changes

• It coincided with increased market volatility

What is the main concern of investors regarding the Ebola outbreak?

• The increase in healthcare stocks

• The aversion behavior of the public

• The decline in technology investments

• The actual spread of the virus

What is the relationship between the volume of content and news coverage?

• They are inversely related

• They track each other

• They cause market declines

• They are unrelated