Bloomberg Market Wrap 11/7: Small Caps, Big Bond Moves, Party City

Bloomberg Market Wrap 11/7: Small Caps, Big Bond Moves, Party City

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The video discusses the performance of the Russell 2000 index, highlighting its trading action and challenges in breaking past certain levels. It then shifts focus to the bond market, analyzing the rise in Treasury yields and its implications. Finally, the video examines Party City's stock performance, noting its record low and the factors contributing to its decline, including a helium shortage and increased costs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge for the Russell 2000 Small Cap Index as discussed in the video?

Breaking through the 1600 mark

Reaching a new all-time high

Maintaining a steady RSI

Increasing its trading volume

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial instrument's yield was highlighted for its significant movement?

30-year Treasury

2-year Treasury

10-year Treasury

5-year Treasury

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What market condition was described as a 'bear steepener' in the video?

A flattening of the yield curve

A decrease in short-term yields

A rise in short-term interest rates

An increase in long-term yields

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the reasons for Party City's disappointing financial performance?

A rise in employee wages

A decrease in store openings

A helium shortage

A decline in online sales

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite challenges, what aspect of Party City's business showed growth?

International expansion

Wholesale distribution

In-store sales

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