Bonds and Stocks Can Move Higher on Strong Growth, Says Milligan

Bonds and Stocks Can Move Higher on Strong Growth, Says Milligan

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The video discusses the current market trends, focusing on bond yields and their potential rise due to fiscal policies and President Trump's budget. It explores the implications of these trends on equities and the possibility of a sell-off. The discussion also covers the impact of upcoming CPI numbers on inflation and how core inflation is expected to remain restrained. The relationship between bond yields and equities is analyzed, suggesting that strong growth in bonds could lead to higher corporate profits and more attractive valuations for equities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent fiscal development is discussed in relation to bond yields?

A change in interest rates

President Trump's budget

A new tax reform

A trade agreement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of the upcoming CPI numbers on the market?

They will decrease bond yields

They might surprise the market

They will definitely increase inflation

They are expected to have no impact

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor is expected to limit how high bond yields can go?

A rise in unemployment

A decrease in corporate profits

A new fiscal policy

Core inflation remaining restrained

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does strong economic growth affect equities and corporate profits?

It has no effect on the market

It suggests higher corporate earnings

It causes equities to fall

It leads to a decrease in corporate profits

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes valuations more attractive according to the final section?

A decrease in bond yields

Strong corporate fundamentals

An increase in technical analysis

A rise in inflation