Bloomberg Market Wrap 6/11: 10-Year Yield, S&P 500 Fades, Sprint

Bloomberg Market Wrap 6/11: 10-Year Yield, S&P 500 Fades, Sprint

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the trends in the 10-year yield, highlighting the market volatility and the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields. It also analyzes the recent performance of the S&P 500, noting its rare 5% gain over five days and the historical context of such occurrences. Additionally, the video examines the T-Mobile and Sprint merger, focusing on investor skepticism and legal challenges from states and the FCC's stance.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3%

2%

5%

4%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the descending trend channel in the bond market indicate?

Increasing bond prices

Stable bond prices

Decreasing bond prices

Unchanged bond prices

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often has the S&P 500 gained 5% or more in five days since 2017?

Three times

Twice

Once

Four times

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the S&P 500's recent gains not coinciding with new highs?

It indicates a need for slower, steadier gains.

It shows the market is overvalued.

It means the market is undervalued.

It suggests a market correction is imminent.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of the states suing to block the T-Mobile and Sprint merger?

It will decrease competition.

It will lead to higher prices for customers.

It will create a monopoly.

It will result in job losses.