Bloomberg Market Wrap 10/11: Havens, Chip Stocks, Soybean Futures

The video discusses the impact of trade deals on various asset classes, including gold, treasuries, and stock indices like NASDAQ and S&P 500. It highlights the performance of chip makers as a market bellwether and examines the Sox index's resistance levels. Additionally, the video covers the influence of US-China trade talks on commodities, particularly soybean futures, and the potential effects of weather conditions on crop supplies.

What was the trend for gold and treasuries during the Fed meeting in the second half of 2019?

• They decreased significantly.

• They went sharply higher.

• They were unaffected.

• They remained flat.

How did the semiconductor index (SOX) perform relative to the S&P 500 during the trade tensions?

• It outperformed the S&P 500.

• It performed similarly to the S&P 500.

• It was unaffected by trade tensions.

• It underperformed the S&P 500.

What key level did the SOX index approach, indicating a potential new support line?

• 1600

• 1800

• 1500

• 1700

What was the impact of the partial trade agreement between the US and China on soybean futures?

• Soybean futures hit a three-month low.

• Soybean futures remained unchanged.

• Soybean futures hit a three-month high.

• Soybean futures decreased slightly.

What weather conditions affected crop growth and harvest in the US and China border regions?

• Mild weather conditions

• Drought and high temperatures

• Bitter cold temperatures and snow

• Heavy rainfall and floods