Stocks Open Down 8% Triggering Another Circuit Breaker

The video discusses significant market movements, including a major drop in equity markets and changes in bond yields following an emergency Fed cut. It covers the status of the commodity market, particularly WTI and Brent crude oil prices. The video explains the activation of circuit breakers in the equity market due to significant declines and includes expert analysis on market levels and potential trading halts.

What was the yield on a 10-year treasury following the emergency Fed cut?

• 1.25%

• 1.00%

• 0.75%

• 0.50%

At what percentage drop does the level one circuit breaker activate?

• 7%

• 5%

• 10%

• 8%

How long is trading paused when the level one circuit breaker is triggered?

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 20 minutes

What percentage decline triggers the level two circuit breaker?

• 15%

• 13%

• 10%

• 20%

What happens if the market experiences a 20% decline in a single day?

• Trading is paused for 30 minutes

• Trading is halted for the rest of the day

• Trading continues with caution

• Trading resumes after a brief pause