Bloomberg Market Wrap 8/20: Agriculture Stocks, Safe Havens, Gold

The video discusses the decline in agricultural commodities, particularly corn and soybeans, and its impact on inflation. It highlights the role of trade tensions with China and EPA policies on biofuel blending. The market is experiencing a risk-off sentiment, with safe havens like gold, yen, and Treasurys performing better than stocks. Gold has risen due to concerns over monetary policy and upcoming Fed announcements.

What major factor is contributing to the decline in the Bloomberg Agricultural Sub index?

• High inflation rates

• Rising stock prices

• Trade tensions with China

• Increased demand for corn

Which policy decision by the EPA is affecting corn demand?

• Increasing biofuel blending requirements

• Imposing tariffs on corn exports

• Exempting refineries from biofuel blending requirements

• Reducing corn subsidies

Which asset class is NOT mentioned as performing better than stocks in the third quarter?

• Gold

• Japanese yen futures

• S&P 500

• Treasurys

What is the significance of gold rising above the $1500 an ounce level?

• It suggests a stable market

• It shows a decline in demand

• It is seen as a bullish signal

• It indicates a bearish market

What are investors concerned about ahead of Fed Chair Jay Powell's speech?

• Monetary policy changes

• Increasing agricultural prices

• Rising stock prices

• Decreasing bond yields