Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 7/10/2019

Gina Martin Adams from Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the outlook for global stocks in the second half of the year, highlighting the US's top position in the global equity market scorecard. The scorecard ranks regions based on seven performance-driving pillars. The US, Canada, and Latin America lead, with Europe also performing well. Economic indicators, particularly global PMIs, show declining manufacturing activity, except in the US, which remains strong. To surpass the US, other regions need improved economic activities and earnings trends.

What is the general outlook for global stocks in the second half of the year according to Gina Martin Adams?

• Constructive

• Uncertain

• Pessimistic

• Negative

Which regions are in the top third of the global equity market rankings?

• Europe and Australia

• Middle East and Russia

• US, Canada, and Latin America

• Asia and Africa

What is one of the seven pillars used in the global scorecard?

• Manufacturing activity

• Cultural influence

• Tourism rates

• Political stability

How are global PMI's trending for most major regions?

• Increasing

• Stable

• Fluctuating

• Decreasing

What must happen for the US to be dethroned from the top of the global scorecard?

• Decline in global stock prices

• Improvement in global economic activities

• Decrease in US manufacturing

• Increase in US interest rates