Fed May Raise Rates Once in 2019, TD Ameritrade's Brankin Says

The transcript discusses the market sentiment influenced by the Fed's interest rate decisions, inflationary signs, and economic indicators. It highlights the impact of US-China trade negotiations on market sentiment and examines trends in US stocks, focusing on sectors like technology and energy. The discussion also touches on the cautious optimism among investors and the factors affecting market direction, including Brexit and global trade deals.

What was the market's general sentiment towards risk assets in the second half of February?

• Risk-on approach

• Risk-off approach

• Neutral approach

• Uncertain approach

What is considered a major unknown affecting market sentiment according to the transcript?

• Brexit negotiations

• European Central Bank policies

• Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions

• US-China trade deal

How do markets generally react to news of US-China trade negotiations?

• Volatile

• Indifferently

• Positively

• Negatively

Which sectors have seen increased buying activity according to the transcript?

• Technology and healthcare

• Energy and financials

• Real estate and telecommunications

• Consumer goods and utilities

What is the general sentiment of customers towards the market direction?

• Highly optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Indifferent

• Cautiously optimistic