China Policy May Not Help Slow Growth: Bloomberg Brief

The transcript covers various topics including government policy's impact on market futures, upcoming economic indicators like the Chicago Fed National Activity Index and existing home sales, and notable earnings reports such as AutoZone. It also highlights global events like the Clinton Global Initiative and speeches by key figures such as Treasury Secretary Lew and ECB President Mario Draghi. AutoZone's earnings report is discussed in detail, noting its earnings per share and sales performance, and its implications on the automotive market and GDP.

What is one reason mentioned for the overnight decline in futures trading?

• The government's stance on not necessarily changing policy

• A decrease in consumer spending

• An increase in interest rates

• A change in government policy

Which economic indicators are mentioned as upcoming in the US?

• Retail sales and industrial production

• Unemployment rate and inflation

• Consumer confidence and GDP growth

• Chicago Fed National Activity Index and existing home sales

Who is giving the keynote address at the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting?

• Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

• US President

• ECB President Mario Draghi

• Treasury Secretary Lew

What was AutoZone's earnings per share in the recent report?

• $11.00

• $10.50

• $11.28

• $12.00

What is the gross margin percentage reported by AutoZone?

• 55.0%

• 53.5%

• 52.3%

• 50.0%