U.S. 10-Year Yield Climbs for Fourth-Straight Day

U.S. 10-Year Yield Climbs for Fourth-Straight Day

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The video discusses the recent drop in treasury yields, attributing it to global economic factors such as events in the EU, UK, and Australia. It highlights the impact of these events on interest rates and suggests investment strategies to profit from these changes. The discussion also covers market trends and predictions, emphasizing the unexpected nature of current interest rate movements.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What global event is causing concern in the market, making US Treasurys more attractive?

The Royal Bank of Australia raising rates

The President not meeting with the Chinese President

The European Union increasing bond buying

The President meeting with the Chinese President

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change did the Royal Bank of Australia make in its monetary policy?

It maintained its tough stance on rates

It increased bond buying

It decided to lower interest rates

It completely changed its focus and stopped raising rates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suggested trading strategy in response to the current trend in treasury yields?

Invest in foreign bonds

Hold off on any trades

Buy the brakes and the ten years

Sell the brakes and the five years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the expected real rate that traders thought would be achieved?

Over 1%

Over 2%

Exactly 1%

Below 1%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the market's actual performance differ from traders' expectations for the year?

The real rate exceeded 1%

The interest rate reached 3.5%

The trend moved to the downside

The real rate did not exceed 1%