Bloomberg Market Wrap 1/9: Inflation, Russell 2000 and Leveraged Loans

The video discusses recent trends in inflation expectations, highlighting their rise over the past four days and their relationship with treasury yields and oil prices. It then shifts focus to the Russell 2000, noting its significant gains and the influence of investor sentiment and the January effect. Finally, the video examines the leverage loan market, KKR's strategic adjustments, and the performance of related ETFs.

What has outpaced the rise in five-year treasury yields over the past four days?

• Stock market indices

• Inflation expectations

• Gold prices

• Unemployment rates

What is the Russell 2000 index's recent performance attributed to?

• Fundamental changes in the economy

• A snapback in investor sentiment

• Government policy changes

• Technological advancements

What is the 'January effect' in the context of stock markets?

• A rally in stock prices after December declines

• A decline in stock prices due to tax law changes

• A decrease in trading volume in January

• A consistent increase in stock prices every January

What recent action did KKR take regarding the leveraged loan market?

• Increased its allocation

• Reduced its allocation

• Maintained its allocation

• Eliminated its allocation

How did the ETF tracking the S&P 500 perform relative to December losses?

• It showed no change

• It matched December losses

• It erased all December losses

• It underperformed significantly