Bloomberg Market Wrap 6/20: S&P 500 at Record, 10-Year Yield, Cruise Lines

Bloomberg Market Wrap 6/20: S&P 500 at Record, 10-Year Yield, Cruise Lines

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The video discusses the S&P 500 reaching an all-time high, with a broad rally among stocks. It then shifts to the bond market, focusing on the 10-year yield trends and potential rate changes. Finally, it covers challenges faced by cruise companies, particularly Carnival Corp, due to geopolitical and macroeconomic factors.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What key level did the S&P 500 cross to reach an all-time high?

3100

2800

3000

2945

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the approximate yield of the 10-year bond during much of 2018?

2%

3%

1.5%

2.5%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company led the decline among cruise ship operators in the S&P 500?

Disney Cruise Line

Carnival Corp

Norwegian Cruise Lines

Royal Caribbean

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the reasons for Carnival Corp's earnings forecast cut?

Increased competition

US crackdown on travel to Cuba

Labor strikes

Rising fuel costs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Carnival Corp's CEO cite as impacting recent booking trends?

Technological advancements

Geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds

Increased marketing efforts

New cruise destinations