Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 7/17/2019

The video discusses the earnings season for S&P 500 companies, highlighting that the second quarter is expected to be challenging, with many sectors showing negative growth. Analysts' expectations for future quarters are uncertain, largely due to policy impacts. Historical trends show that earnings growth was affected by tax reforms and trade uncertainties. The video concludes with a call for policy clarity to stabilize market forecasts.

What is the main theme of the first section regarding the S&P 500 companies?

• There is a significant improvement expected in the future.

• The second quarter is expected to be similar to the first.

• The first quarter was significantly better than the second.

• Analysts have high expectations for the second quarter.

How many sectors are expected to show negative earnings growth in the second quarter?

• All eleven sectors

• Nine out of eleven sectors

• Seven out of eleven sectors

• Five out of eleven sectors

What is causing the decline in confidence for future earnings improvement?

• Depleting confidence as weeks go on

• Rising interest rates

• Increased competition in the market

• Strong economic growth

What factor is suggested to potentially stabilize earnings forecasts?

• Increased consumer spending

• Resolution of trade policies

• Technological advancements

• Higher interest rates

What was the effect of tax reforms on 2019 earnings growth forecasts?

• They caused a decline in forecasts.

• They had no impact on forecasts.

• They led to a sharp increase in forecasts.

• They stabilized the forecasts.