Equities Are Still the Place to Be in 2015: Moore

The video discusses the importance of courage in market predictions, highlighting investor skepticism in 2014. It explores investment trends, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the impact of its communication on market volatility. The discussion extends to global economic concerns, particularly in the eurozone and emerging markets, and the potential disruptions they may cause. The video also covers interest rate expectations and the US economy's unique strengths, emphasizing its energy sector and entrepreneurial spirit.

What was a common sentiment among investors at the start of 2014 regarding market growth?

• Markets would advance between 0 to 10%

• Markets would remain stagnant

• Markets would advance more than 10%

• Markets would decline by 10%

According to the transcript, what factor is said to cause more market volatility than the actual policy change?

• The Federal Reserve's interest rate

• The stock market's performance

• The global economic conditions

• The communication leading up to the policy change

What is a major concern for market volatility outside the US, as mentioned in the transcript?

• The US housing market

• The eurozone's economic growth

• The US unemployment rate

• The Federal Reserve's interest rate

What was the consensus regarding interest rates at the beginning of the previous year?

• Interest rates would fall

• Interest rates would remain unchanged

• Interest rates would rise

• Interest rates would fluctuate unpredictably

What unique advantage does the US economy have, according to the transcript?

• A large manufacturing sector

• A strong agricultural base

• An entrepreneurial spirit and energy sector

• A high level of government intervention