May’s Market Drama

In May, the stock market experienced its first negative month of 2019, with shares falling over 5%. Investors shifted to sovereign bonds, causing US yields to drop significantly. The trade war contributed to market volatility, affecting currencies like the Yuan. Safe havens such as the US dollar, gold, and yen saw increased interest. Looking ahead to June, economic indicators like GDP revisions and new tariffs on Mexico suggest a complex market environment.

What was the performance of US stocks in May 2019?

• They fell by more than 5%

• They increased by 5%

• They remained stable

• They increased by 10%

Where did investors primarily move their investments in response to the stock market decline?

• Sovereign bonds

• Commodities

• Cryptocurrencies

• Real estate

Which currency was significantly affected by the trade war, nearing a value of 7 per dollar?

• Rupee

• Pound

• Yuan

• Euro

Which asset had its best month in seven months during May?

• Silver

• Bitcoin

• US Dollar

• Oil

What recent economic measure was revised down in the US, affecting the outlook for June?

• Unemployment rate

• Interest rates

• GDP numbers

• Inflation rate