Bloomberg Market Wrap 8/13: S&P 50-Day Moving Average, Yield Curve

The video discusses the S&P 500's position relative to its 50 and 200 day moving averages, highlighting market volatility influenced by tariffs. It examines current market trends, suggesting a potential drop, and analyzes the yield curve's narrowing spread as a recession indicator.

What moving average did the S&P 500 struggle to surpass despite a significant rally?

• 100-day moving average

• 50-day moving average

• 20-day moving average

• 200-day moving average

What was a major factor that contributed to market volatility in the early part of last year?

• Oil price fluctuations

• Brexit negotiations

• Interest rate hikes

• Solar panel tariffs

What is the S&P 500 likely to test again according to the analysis?

• 200-day moving average

• 20-day moving average

• 50-day moving average

• 100-day moving average

What is the significance of the yield curve inversion mentioned in the video?

• It suggests a stable economic outlook

• It indicates a stock market boom

• It predicts a rise in interest rates

• It has historically preceded recessions

How narrow did the spread between the two-year and ten-year Treasury yields become?

• Five basis points

• One basis point

• Three basis points

• Two basis points