Bloomberg Market Wrap 7/26: 10-Year Yield, Corporate Earnings

The video discusses recent trends in the bond market, focusing on the 10-year yield and its implications for future Fed rate cuts. It highlights the bond market's reaction to potential rate cuts and analyzes the 10-year yield's behavior within trend channels. Additionally, the video reviews second-quarter earnings, noting that most companies have exceeded expectations, but future guidance appears less optimistic. The discussion raises questions about the effectiveness of Fed rate cuts in addressing broader economic challenges.

What has been the trend of the 10-year bond yield over the past four weeks?

• It has remained constant.

• It has decreased three out of four weeks.

• It has increased three out of four weeks.

• It has decreased all four weeks.

What is the significance of the 2% yield level for the 10-year bond?

• It indicates a potential increase in future rate cuts.

• It suggests that rate cuts may already be priced in.

• It implies a significant economic downturn.

• It shows a decrease in bond market volatility.

How have second quarter earnings performed relative to expectations?

• Earnings have remained flat.

• About 75% of companies have exceeded expectations.

• Earnings have declined significantly.

• Most companies have missed expectations.

What change has occurred in the earnings growth outlook for the second quarter?

• A shift from decline to significant growth.

• A shift from expected decline to flat growth.

• A shift from growth to decline.

• A shift from flat growth to decline.

What percentage of companies have revised their third quarter guidance downward?

• 40%

• 60%

• 50%

• 70%