Bloomberg Market Wrap 10/30: Dow Transports, Gold, Facebook

Bloomberg Market Wrap 10/30: Dow Transports, Gold, Facebook

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The video discusses the performance of major market indices, focusing on the Dow and S&P 500, and highlights the underperformance of Dow transports due to logistics companies' earnings misses. It then shifts to the gold market, noting its recent rally and subsequent stall due to Fed policy signals and US-China trade optimism. Finally, the video previews Facebook's upcoming earnings, discussing user growth, revenue expectations, and potential regulatory challenges.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the underperformance of the Dow transports?

Strong performance of the S&P 500

Earnings misses by logistics companies

Increase in gold prices

Federal Reserve's interest rate hike

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Federal Reserve's recent decisions affect gold prices?

Gold prices were unaffected

Gold prices decreased after an initial rally

Gold prices remained stable

Gold prices increased significantly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason why gold might become less attractive to investors?

High yields and dividends

US-China trade tensions

Lower interest rates

Increased demand as a safe haven

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected growth in Facebook's operating expenses next year?

10%

25%

45%

60%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the global population uses Facebook daily?

10%

21%

35%

50%