Bloomberg Market Wrap 10/8: Fear Indexes, Microsoft, Emerging-Market Debt

The video discusses market volatility with a focus on the VIX and S&P 500, highlighting the rise in volatility and its implications. It then shifts to Microsoft's stock reaction to news about Huawei, analyzing the impact on its market cap. Finally, it examines EM capital flows, emphasizing yield differentials and investment trends.

What does a rise in the VIX typically indicate about the stock market?

• Increased volatility

• Decreased trading volume

• Decreased volatility

• Increased stability

What event caused Microsoft's shares to turn lower despite an analyst upgrade?

• A headline about Huawei

• A new product launch

• A drop in Apple's stock

• A partnership with Amazon

Which company was mentioned as losing its market cap lead to Apple?

• Google

• Amazon

• Facebook

• Tesla

What is the premium for investing in EM dollar debt over EM local currency debt?

• 20 basis points

• 5 basis points

• 11 basis points

• 15 basis points

Since when has the premium for EM dollar debt been the widest?

• January 2011

• January 2010

• January 2008

• January 2009