Why Corporate Profits Should Pick Up in 2020

The video explores macro fundamentals through charts, focusing on corporate profit trends since 2010. It highlights periods of profit plateau and growth, linking these trends to stock market performance. The discussion extends to employment trends, showing a shift in job availability since 2018, and their potential impact on the S&P 500. The video concludes with an analysis of high yield spreads as indicators of financial market health.

What trend in corporate profits is highlighted in the first section?

• No significant change over the past decade

• A sharp decline followed by a rapid increase

• A consistent increase with periods of plateau

• A consistent decline over the past decade

What is the outlook for corporate profits in 2020 according to the first section?

• No change

• Moderate growth

• A sharp increase

• A significant decline

What significant change in the job market occurred in early 2018?

• Job openings exceeded the number of unemployed individuals

• Job openings decreased significantly

• Unemployment rates reached an all-time high

• The number of unemployed individuals doubled

How far back does the data for the job market analysis go?

• Since 2010

• Since 2018

• Since 2000

• Since 1990

What does a declining high yield spread typically indicate?

• Increased investor concern

• A negative outlook for corporate profits

• An impending recession

• A positive sign of financial market health