Third-Quarter Market Recap: A Mixed Bag of Results

The video discusses mixed signals in risk assets during the third quarter, highlighting the performance of major equity indexes like the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ. It notes a risk-off sentiment with bonds and gold outperforming stocks. The oil market is also analyzed, showing a decline over recent quarters, suggesting a cautious outlook.

Which major equity index showed a decline in the third quarter, marking a change from previous trends?

• FTSE 100

• NASDAQ

• S&P 500

• Dow Jones

What does an increase in gold and treasury bond futures typically indicate about market sentiment?

• An increase in stock prices

• A stable market

• A risk-off sentiment

• A shift towards riskier assets

How did the Federal Reserve meeting impact the performance of haven assets?

• It caused a decline in gold prices

• It had no impact on the market

• It led to an increase in stock prices

• It resulted in gold and bonds taking off

What was the trend in oil prices over the second and third quarters?

• Oil prices declined by 10%

• Oil prices increased by 10%

• Oil prices remained stable

• Oil prices increased by 27%

Over the last 12 months, how much have oil prices decreased?

• 5%

• 44%

• 27%

• 10%