Treasury Curve Steepest Since 2016

Treasury Curve Steepest Since 2016

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The video discusses traders' positioning in response to a Democrat-led Senate, focusing on increased spending, stimulus, and deficits. It highlights the impact on US 10-year yields and the importance of monitoring the long bond. The yield curve's steepness and NASDAQ futures are analyzed, with concerns about capital gains and corporate taxes. The volatility markets suggest prolonged market stress due to election uncertainties, including the Georgia results and potential contested outcomes, affecting market volatility in the coming weeks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of a Democrat-led Senate on the market?

Increased spending and stimulus

Decreased deficits

Lower interest rates

Reduced market volatility

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant market event occurred with US 10-year yields?

They fell below 0.5%

They pierced through 1%

They remained stable

They reached an all-time high

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern for traders regarding NASDAQ futures?

Decreased corporate taxes

Increased capital gains tax

Stable interest rates

Reduced market liquidity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the VIX curve indicate about market expectations?

Immediate resolution of political uncertainty

Increased volatility around the inauguration

Stable market conditions

Decreased market stress

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential outcome of the political uncertainty mentioned?

Immediate market stability

Increased market liquidity

Prolonged market volatility

Decreased trader activity