Earnings Anxiety: Halloween Scares or Santa Rally Into 2019?

The video discusses investor concerns about the future of stocks despite positive economic indicators like strong U.S. economic growth and low unemployment rates. It highlights market performance, noting October's downturn and analysts cutting earnings forecasts for 2019. The video also explores the impact of Fed rate hikes and the US-China trade war on investor confidence. Positive economic indicators are mentioned, but growth is slowing. The potential for a Fed pause or a US-China deal could lead to a market rally.

What is the current unemployment rate mentioned in the video?

• 3.5%

• 3.3%

• 3.7%

• 4.0%

What is the projected growth rate for Citigroup next year?

• 8%

• 15%

• 11%

• 20%

What are analysts doing to their 2019 S&P forecasts?

• Ignoring them

• Cutting them

• Keeping them the same

• Increasing them

What is the term used to describe the current economic situation with good GDP growth but no inflation?

• Goldilocks moment

• Boom period

• Recession

• Stagflation

What could lead to a 'Santa Claus rally' according to the video?

• Higher unemployment

• Increased inflation

• A US-China trade deal

• A Fed rate hike