TD Securities Says Watch the Fed Very Closely

TD Securities Says Watch the Fed Very Closely

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The video discusses the current market conditions, focusing on the impact of treasury supply and the role of the Federal Reserve's policy on real yields. It highlights the ongoing risks such as the virus and the US election, and how these factors influence market dynamics. The discussion also covers the importance of treasury auctions and the potential for real yields to become more negative due to Fed actions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factors are contributing to the rise in rates according to the discussion?

Decrease in global oil prices

Increased demand for short-term bonds

Supply and economic recovery challenges

Improved employment rates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the current market environment affect the importance of Treasury supply?

It makes supply irrelevant

It amplifies the impact of supply on yields

It stabilizes the market regardless of supply

It reduces the need for Treasury auctions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the Fed's policy play in determining real yields?

It stabilizes inflation without affecting yields

It directly influences real yields through interest rate decisions

It has no impact on real yields

It only affects short-term yields

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Fed's stance on inflation according to the discussion?

The Fed will not hike rates until inflation exceeds certain thresholds

The Fed is aiming for inflation below 1%

The Fed plans to increase rates immediately

The Fed is not concerned about inflation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might real yields go more negative according to the discussion?

Because of the Fed's efforts to encourage risk-taking

Due to a rise in commodity prices

Due to a decrease in global demand for bonds

As a result of increased government spending