Bloomberg Market Wrap 2/20: Airlines, Global Stocks, Emerging Markets

Bloomberg Market Wrap 2/20: Airlines, Global Stocks, Emerging Markets

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Architecture

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the impact of the government shutdown on airline profits, highlighting Southwest's $60 million loss and the decline in shares of Hawaiian Holdings and Spirit. It then shifts to the global stock markets, focusing on the MSCI All World Index and the economic outlook, with concerns about a slower global economy in 2019. The video also covers the emerging markets' response to the Fed's policy decisions, noting a rebound in EM equities and potential risks ahead.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated financial impact of the government shutdown on Southwest Airlines' first quarter profit?

$120 million

$90 million

$60 million

$30 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which airline experienced a nearly 7% decline in stock value due to competition?

Delta Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Hawaiian Holdings

Southwest Airlines

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What level is the MSCI All World Index approaching, raising questions about its sustainability?

400

500

450

550

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason attributed to the post-Christmas rally in the US stock markets?

Rise in oil prices

Fed Chairman Jay Powell's pause

Improved trade relations

Increase in retail sales

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential risk mentioned for the EM Equities Index despite its recent rebound?

Overvaluation

Political instability

Overheated trade

Currency devaluation