European Stocks Decline on Fed Rate Hike Concerns

The video discusses the likelihood of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in December, with market indicators showing a high probability. It then shifts focus to Germany, highlighting improved investor confidence and strong economic data. The narrative moves to South Africa, where legal issues involving the finance minister are affecting the economy and currency. Finally, the video examines the global bond market, noting a decline in the value of negative yield bonds, with Japan and Western Europe being major contributors.

What is the probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in December according to the market?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What was the ZEW index value for German investor confidence in October?

• 7.0

• 0.5

• 6.2

• 5.0

Which country's currency fell against every major currency due to legal issues involving its finance minister?

• India

• South Africa

• Brazil

• Russia

What percentage of the world's negative yield bonds is accounted for by Japan?

• 50%

• 40%

• 30%

• 60%

What was the market value of the world's negative yield bonds after a 10% fall?

• $12.7 trillion

• $11.7 trillion

• $10.7 trillion

• $9.7 trillion