Bloomberg Market Wrap 10/17: Russell 2000, Yield Curve, Barrick Gold

The video discusses the performance of the Russell 2000 index, highlighting its recent outperformance and technical indicators like the 200-day moving average and RSI. It then shifts focus to the yield curve, particularly the three-month to 10-year spread, and its implications for bank profitability, noting that interest rates are more crucial than the yield curve shape. The final section covers Barrick Gold's production results, affected by operational issues, and the impact of rising gold prices driven by trade tensions and geopolitical factors.

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