Reaction as global stock markets rocket on vaccine hopes

Reaction as global stock markets rocket on vaccine hopes

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the positive impact of a 90% effective vaccine on the stock market, particularly benefiting sectors hit hard by the pandemic, such as airlines and energy companies. The unexpected announcement from Pfizer has led to increased optimism, with expectations for further updates from other companies like Moderna and AstraZeneca. The video also covers the challenges of vaccine distribution, including production limitations and the need for herd immunity, while highlighting the UK's preparedness with pre-ordered doses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sectors have seen a positive impact due to the vaccine announcement?

Technology and Healthcare

Airlines and Restaurants

Education and Retail

Real Estate and Construction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the expected effectiveness rate of the vaccine according to Dr. Fauci?

90-100%

30-40%

50-60%

70-80%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the 90% effectiveness rate of the vaccine?

It matches the expected rate.

It is lower than expected.

It is significantly higher than expected.

It is the same as other vaccines.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the production target for the vaccine in 2021?

500 million doses

1.3 billion doses

2 billion doses

3 billion doses

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries have already secured doses of the vaccine?

USA and Canada

UK and Germany

UK and USA

France and Italy