European Stoxx 600 Opens Week With 1.6% Decline

The video discusses a significant market decline over four consecutive days, marking the longest losing streak since February. It highlights the impact on various industries, with investors showing anxiety due to upcoming global financial meetings. The European fear index is rising, indicating increased market volatility. The video also covers the volatility in currency markets, particularly the Sterling, and the movement of money into the UK bond market, with yields reaching record lows.

What was the percentage drop in the market over the recent four-day period?

• 2.4%

• 1.6%

• 4.2%

• 5.4%

Which index is referred to as the European fear index?

• FTSE 100

• V STOXX

• VIX

• DAX

What event in August last year is mentioned in relation to market volatility?

• Chinese yuan devaluation

• US elections

• Brexit vote

• Oil price crash

To what level has the Sterling implied volatility risen, as mentioned in the video?

• Since 2010

• Since 2015

• Since 2008

• Since 2011

What is the current yield on the UK 10-year bond as discussed?

• 1.5%

• 1.8%

• 1.2%

• 2.0%