Bloomberg Market Wrap 12/19: U.S. Dollar and S&P 500

The video discusses the US Dollar's stability despite changing Fed expectations, analyzing the DXY index and real rates. It then shifts to bond market insights, focusing on yield curves and the Fed's neutral rate. Finally, it examines the S&P 500's performance, highlighting its drop below 2500 and the potential impact of the Fed's balance sheet reduction on market trends.

What are the main factors supporting the US Dollar's stability according to the video?

• Global economic strength, low inflation, and high employment

• Weak global conditions, real rate support, and growth expectations

• High inflation, strong employment, and low interest rates

• Strong global conditions, low real rates, and high inflation

What was the behavior of the twos, tens, and two-thirties bond spreads after the Fed meeting?

• They remained unchanged

• They decreased and flattened

• They showed erratic movements

• They increased significantly

What was the Fed's new median estimate for the neutral rate?

• 2.5%

• 3.0%

• 2.8%

• 3.5%

What significant level did the S&P 500 drop below, as mentioned in the video?

• 2500

• 3000

• 2000

• 1500

What percentage of the S&P 500 is below their 200-day moving averages?

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

• 80%