Bloomberg Market Wrap 12/2: S&P 500, SKEW Index, Dollar

The video discusses the performance of the S&P 500, highlighting its mixed results in December and historical trends. It examines the skew index and its role in predicting market volatility, noting its rise as a potential indicator of investor caution. The video also covers the currency market, focusing on the dollar's reaction to a negative ISN print and its implications for economic slowdown fears and Fed rate cuts.

What was the performance of the S&P 500 in December 2018?

• It remained stable

• It lost more than 9%

• It gained exactly 9%

• It gained more than 9%

What does a rising skew index indicate about market investors?

• They are hedging long positions or worried about a correction

• They are optimistic about future gains

• They are selling off their stocks

• They are indifferent to market changes

What is the skew index commonly referred to as?

• The panic index

• The fear index

• The stability index

• The growth index

What event caused the dollar to drop significantly?

• A stable ISN print

• A surprisingly ugly ISN print

• A surprisingly strong ISN print

• A positive ISN print

Which central bank has the most room to cut rates further according to the transcript?

• Bank of England

• Federal Reserve

• Bank of Japan

• European Central Bank