What's Supporting the Global Rally in Equities?

The video discusses market volatility, focusing on the impact of the Trump rally and the balance between different asset classes. It highlights the uncertainty in global markets due to political factors like Trump policies and Brexit. The speaker delves into behavioral finance, explaining how past events influence current market perceptions. Economic indicators are analyzed, showing their role in supporting the market rally. The video also examines S&P support and resistance levels and speculates on potential Fed rate hikes and their implications for the market.

What is the primary concern for investors in the equity market according to the discussion?

• High trading volumes

• Stable market conditions

• Downside volatility

• Upside volatility

Which political events are mentioned as contributing to market uncertainty?

• The US-China trade war

• The North Korean missile tests

• The Paris Agreement

• Brexit and Trump's election

What does the Economic Surprise Index indicate?

• The average stock market return

• The level of market volatility

• The number of new market entrants

• The difference between expected and actual economic data

What is the significance of the support and resistance levels in the S&P 500?

• They determine the overall market trend

• They predict future economic policies

• They indicate potential points for market reversal

• They show the average trading volume

What could potentially push the S&P 500 above its current resistance level?

• A rise in unemployment rates

• Trump's tax cuts and infrastructure spending

• An increase in oil prices

• A decrease in interest rates

What is the current likelihood of a Fed rate hike in March according to the discussion?

• 50%

• 40%

• 20%

• 60%

What is the Fed's goal in terms of market expectations?

• To maintain low interest rates indefinitely

• To recalibrate expectations to current economic conditions

• To focus solely on international markets

• To increase market volatility