Beyond the Bell 09/17/2021

The video covers the US market's closing trends, highlighting a down day and week with discussions on investor sentiment and the impact of FDA decisions on stocks like Moderna and Pfizer. It features astronauts ringing the NYSE bell from space and provides closing numbers for major indices. The analysis includes market winners and losers, with Thermo Fisher and Invesco as top gainers. The video also explores commodities, global markets, and the Federal Reserve's economic outlook, focusing on tapering and interest rates.

What was the general sentiment of the market on the day discussed in the video?

• Volatile with mixed results

• Negative with a downtrend

• Neutral with no significant changes

• Positive with significant gains

Which index showed a slight increase despite the overall market decline?

• Dow Jones Industrial Average

• Russell 2000

• NASDAQ Composite

• S&P 500

Which sector was identified as having some winners despite the overall market decline?

• Pharmaceuticals

• Technology

• Utilities

• Communications

What was the performance of Thermo Fisher Scientific during the session?

• It dropped by 1%

• It rallied to a record high

• It remained unchanged

• It declined by 6.5%

Which company was mentioned as having a significant decline due to an FDA clinical hold?

• Pfizer

• Invesco

• Protagonist Therapeutics

• Moderna

What was a significant factor affecting the global market, particularly in Europe?

• A new trade agreement

• An energy crisis

• A technology boom

• A political election

How did the energy crisis in Europe impact the currency market?

• Had no impact

• Strengthened the Pound

• Strengthened the Euro

• Weakened the Euro and Pound

What was the main reason for the decline in steel-related stocks?

• Increased production in China

• Decreased demand in the US

• Clampdown on dirty production in China

• New trade tariffs

What is the market anticipating from the Federal Reserve in the upcoming week?

• A new stimulus package

• A change in leadership

• An announcement of tapering

• A decrease in interest rates

What is the expected timeline for interest rate changes according to the discussion?

• Increase in the next quarter

• No change for at least a year

• Decrease in the next month

• Immediate increase