Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 8/29/2018

Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 8/29/2018

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Interactive Video

Business

University

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The video discusses the challenging start for emerging market stocks in 2018, particularly focusing on the correlation between Chinese stocks and the S&P 500. Historical instances where Chinese market downturns affected US equities are examined, highlighting the role of a soaring dollar and falling oil prices. The analysis concludes that current conditions do not mirror past scenarios, suggesting limited risk of contagion to developed markets.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage drop in emerging market stocks from their peak in 2018?

10%

20%

30%

40%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two periods saw a major downdraft in Chinese stocks leading to US equity downturns?

2000-2001 and 2008-2009

2005-2006 and 2012-2013

1997-1998 and 2014-2015

2010-2011 and 2016-2017

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant factor during the 1997-1998 and 2014-2015 periods that contributed to global market weakness?

Rising interest rates

Soaring dollar

Increasing inflation

High unemployment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did oil prices drop during the 1997-1998 period before stocks turned over?

25%

100%

50%

75%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What combination of factors is suggested to indicate that emerging market weaknesses might spread to developed markets?

Chinese equity strength, strong dollar, low oil prices

Chinese equity weakness, weak dollar, high oil prices

Chinese equity weakness, strong dollar, low oil prices

Chinese equity strength, weak dollar, high oil prices