Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 11/6/2019

Gina Martin Adams from Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the impact of monetary policy on the stock market, emphasizing the relationship between the Fed's balance sheet and the S&P 500. She highlights how periods of quantitative tightening have historically been challenging for stocks. The video also explores the VIX index's role in signaling stock market volatility and suggests that a new regime for stocks may lead to lower volatility over time.

What has been the historical relationship between the Fed's balance sheet and the S&P 500 over the last decade?

• They have an inverse relationship.

• They have a direct relationship.

• There is no relationship.

• The relationship is unpredictable.

What significant change occurred in August regarding the Fed's balance sheet?

• It began expanding.

• It remained unchanged.

• It started shrinking.

• It was eliminated.

How did the expansion of the Fed's balance sheet affect economically sensitive industries?

• It resulted in stagnation.

• It led to a decline.

• It caused a material breakout.

• It had no effect.

What does the VIX index represent in the context of the stock market?

• The volatility of stock prices.

• The interest rate levels.

• The total market capitalization.

• The average stock price.

What might indicate a new regime for stocks according to the final section?

• Unpredictable volatility changes.

• Stable volatility levels.

• Lower volatility over time.

• Higher volatility over time.