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

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.

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

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

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

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

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

• 25%

• 100%

• 50%

• 75%

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