European Stocks Fall Ahead of FOMC Rate Decision

The video discusses current market trends, focusing on rate hikes and their implications. It highlights Metro's strategic plans for growth and restructuring, including the creation of new companies. The video also analyzes economic indicators such as China's PPI, US hourly earnings, and Brent crude prices, questioning the sustainability of recent trends. It concludes with insights into inflation expectations and the potential end of disinflation as a buzzword in 2017.

What was the significant market movement mentioned in relation to Metro?

• Metro's shares remained unchanged

• Metro's shares rose by 5.6%

• Metro's shares fell by 5.6%

• Metro's shares fell by 2%

What is the main question posed by the concept of 'Catalytic convergence'?

• Will the US dollar strengthen in 2017?

• Is disinflation off the agenda in 2017?

• Is economic growth expected to slow in 2017?

• Is inflation expected to rise in 2017?

What does the white bar in the chart represent?

• European inflation swaps

• China PPI

• Brent crude prices

• US CPI

What recent trend has been observed in Brent crude prices?

• A complete collapse in prices

• A decline in prices

• Stability in prices

• A resurgence in prices

What is the significance of the recent trend in European inflation swaps?

• They have increased for the sixth straight month

• They have decreased for the first time since 2004

• They have remained stable for the past year

• They have shown no significant change