Bloomberg Market Wrap 12/18: Blue Apron, TVIX, U.S. Dollar

Bloomberg Market Wrap 12/18: Blue Apron, TVIX, U.S. Dollar

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The video covers various financial topics, starting with Blue Apron's declining stock performance due to missed revenue estimates and increased competition. It then shifts to the TVIX, an exchange-traded product linked to market volatility, highlighting its risky yet potentially profitable nature. Finally, the discussion moves to the US Dollar's dominance in the market, examining its impact on financial conditions and growth forecasts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the key psychological level for Blue Apron's share price that it fell below?

$1.00

$1.50

$2.00

$0.50

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major event increased competition for Blue Apron in the meal delivery market?

Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods

Google's entry into meal delivery

Uber Eats expansion

Walmart's new meal kits

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the TVX aim to deliver in terms of performance?

Twice the performance of long-term VIX futures

Twice the performance of short-term VIX futures

Half the performance of short-term VIX futures

Equal performance to short-term VIX futures

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was identified as the new most crowded trade according to the Bank of America survey?

Short the Pound

Short the Yen

Long the US Dollar

Long the Euro

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the US growth outlook for 2019 compare to the Eurozone and the UK?

1 percentage point lower

1 percentage point higher

2 percentage points lower

2 percentage points higher