Have Markets Become Numb to Acts of Terrorism?

The video discusses the core ability of market optimism and how international relations can dampen this optimism during tragedies. It highlights the surprising lack of market reaction to such events unless they have significant economic impacts. The discussion extends to how geopolitical events influence corporate decisions, using examples like Belgium's fragile government and General Electric's choice of Boston. The video also touches on the role of media in reporting these events and the political rhetoric surrounding issues like Brexit and anti-immigration policies.

What is the core ability discussed in the first section?

• Being pessimistic about market trends

• Remaining optimistic about markets despite tragedies

• Ignoring international relations

• Focusing solely on economic events

How do markets typically react to international tragedies according to the first section?

• They become more volatile

• They always react negatively

• They have a stronger reaction each time

• They have a lesser reaction unless it's a major economic event

What example is given to illustrate corporate decisions influenced by geopolitical factors?

• Apple moving to Silicon Valley

• General Electric choosing Boston

• Microsoft expanding in Europe

• Amazon opening new headquarters

Which political events are highlighted in the third section as being influenced by international tragedies?

• The Paris Climate Agreement

• The NATO expansion

• Brexit and Donald Trump's anti-immigration message

• The US-China trade war

What is predicted to increase as a result of international events in the third section?

• International cooperation

• Market stability

• Political rhetoric

• Economic growth