Manulife's Lewis Says Global Equities Will Continue to Perform

The video discusses the US Treasury market, highlighting the rise in 10-year bond yields to 2.79%, the highest since April 2014. It explores the potential risks of a bond bear market at 3% yields and its impact on equities. The discussion covers inflation, market volatility, and the global economic outlook for 2018, predicting 4% growth but cautioning against market complacency.

What level of bond yield is considered a potential trigger for a bond bear market?

• 3.5%

• 3%

• 2.5%

• 2%

Which two factors are identified as key risks to the equity market?

• Bond yields and US dollar

• US dollar and inflation

• Equity valuations and inflation

• Inflation and wages

How does a higher discount factor affect equity valuations?

• Has no effect

• Reduces valuations

• Increases valuations

• Only affects bond markets

What is the expected growth rate of the global economy according to the transcript?

• 5%

• 4%

• 3%

• 2%

What is the level of uncertainty regarding the global economy as mentioned in the transcript?

• No uncertainty

• Low uncertainty

• Moderate uncertainty

• High uncertainty