There Is Some Level of Complacency in the Market, Says Invesco's Hooper

The video discusses the resilience of markets despite recent challenges, highlighting the impact of trade policy uncertainty and economic policy on market behavior. It explores the complacency in the market, the role of safe haven assets, and the Federal Reserve's concerns about economic uncertainty affecting business investments. The discussion emphasizes the negative correlation between economic policy uncertainty and capital spending, as noted in the Fed Minutes.

What is the current state of safe haven assets according to the discussion?

• They are not seeing much activity.

• They are declining rapidly.

• They are highly volatile.

• They are experiencing significant growth.

What approach are markets currently taking in response to trade policy threats?

• Selling off all assets.

• Aggressively buying stocks.

• Investing heavily in technology.

• A wait and see approach.

How has the Federal Reserve responded to trade policy uncertainty?

• By encouraging more capital spending.

• By reducing market regulations.

• By increasing interest rates.

• By expressing greater concern.

What is the historical relationship between economic policy uncertainty and capital spending?

• No correlation at all.

• A weak positive correlation.

• A strong negative correlation.

• A strong positive correlation.

How are businesses reacting to trade wars according to the discussion?

• By increasing capital spending.

• By forgoing or slowing capital spending.

• By expanding into new markets.

• By hiring more employees.