What's Behind the Rally in Stocks?

The video discusses the market downturn in January led by Asian equities, the role of oil and energy sectors in market performance, and the correlation between the dollar and oil prices. It examines the impact of the OPEC deal and US shale production on the market, hedge funds' changing positions on energy stocks, and the performance of small cap stocks following Trump's election.

What was a major factor in the market downturn in January?

• Cryptocurrency market

• European equities

• Asian equities

• US technology stocks

What is the relationship between the dollar and oil prices?

• Positive correlation

• No correlation

• Negative correlation

• Fluctuating correlation

What is a common market sentiment regarding OPEC deals?

• Always skeptical

• Consistently optimistic

• Indifferent

• Initially optimistic, then disappointed

What change in hedge fund strategy was observed towards the end of the year?

• Increased long positions on energy stocks

• Focus on international markets

• Increased short positions on energy stocks

• Shift to technology stocks

How have small-cap stocks performed since Trump's election?

• Performed similarly to the S&P

• Underperformed the S&P

• Outperformed the S&P

• No significant change