S&P 500 on Path to Worst Month of 2023 on Treasury Rout

S&P 500 on Path to Worst Month of 2023 on Treasury Rout

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The video discusses the challenging month for the SP500 and the impact of rising treasury yields on global markets. It highlights the significant increase in yields for the 10-year and 30-year treasuries, driven by larger auction sizes and increased supply. This has led to a global repricing of yields, affecting not only the US but also European and Asian markets. The video also covers the spread widening between German and Italian debt and the significant impact on Japanese government bonds.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the SP500's decline in September?

Increased consumer spending

Decreasing oil prices

Rising treasury yields

Improved employment rates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant announcement did the US Treasury make on August 1st?

Reduction in interest rates

Larger auction sizes for treasuries

Introduction of new tax policies

Increase in government spending

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which European country's 10-year yields reached the highest levels since 2011?

France

Germany

Netherlands

Spain

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which region did bond yields rise to decade highs, particularly affecting the 10, 20, and 30-year bonds?

Asia

Europe

North America

Australia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the bond market perform in Japan on a quarterly basis?

Stable performance

Worst performance in 25 years

Moderate growth

Best performance in 25 years