European PMI Falls in September: Bloomberg Brief

The transcript covers ongoing protests and their impact on the Hang Seng index, economic data from the Euro area and the US, global holidays including German Unification Day, and President Obama's speech on jobs in Indiana.

What was the unexpected development in the stock market during the protests?

• The Hang Seng index fell sharply.

• The Hang Seng index rose for the first time in five days.

• The Dow Jones index rose significantly.

• The NASDAQ index remained unchanged.

What economic data was released from the Euro area?

• Service and manufacturing data

• Inflation rates

• Housing market statistics

• Retail sales figures

What is the expected unemployment rate mentioned in the US jobs data?

• 5.5%

• 6.1%

• 7.0%

• 6.5%

Which countries were mentioned as being closed for holidays?

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru

• China, India, Israel, and Germany

• Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and Hungary

• France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal

Where was President Obama scheduled to speak about jobs?

• At a government building in Washington D.C.

• At a university in California

• At a tech conference in New York

• At a steel mill in Indiana