Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 11/20/2019

Gina Martin Adams from Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the factors influencing the S&P 500's recent performance. While trade policy is often credited, the analysis shows that other factors like earnings and interest rates have a stronger impact. Stocks with less foreign exposure and those correlated with the 10-year treasury rate have outperformed. The video concludes that while trade policy is important, other elements also play a significant role in market performance.

What is the common belief about the recent surge in the S&P 500?

• It is driven by trade policy.

• It is driven by technological advancements.

• It is driven by consumer spending.

• It is driven by government regulations.

Which quintile of S&P 500 stocks is outperforming others based on foreign exposure?

• Quintile 1 with the highest foreign exposure

• Quintile 2 with moderate foreign exposure

• Quintile 4 with about 10% foreign exposure

• Quintile 5 with the lowest foreign exposure

What factors are suggested to be driving the performance of the S&P 500?

• Technological innovation and consumer confidence

• Foreign investments and currency exchange rates

• Earnings and interest rates

• Trade policy and government spending

How do stocks with a strong correlation to the 10-year treasury rate perform?

• They have a median return of 5%

• They have a median return of 3%

• They have a median return of 15%

• They have a median return of 10%

What is the impact of interest rates on stock performance according to the analysis?

• Interest rates only impact stocks with high foreign exposure.

• Interest rates positively impact stock performance.

• Interest rates negatively impact stock performance.

• Interest rates have no impact on stock performance.