Bloomberg Market Wrap 12/20: Treasuries, Bearish Technicals and Volatility

The video discusses recent market actions, focusing on the strong risk-off sentiment affecting stocks and oil, while Treasurys did not receive the expected haven bid. The flattening yield curve, particularly the 2:10 yield curve, is analyzed, highlighting its significance and potential implications. The sell-off is contextualized within the fourth quarter, noting significant declines in major averages and the presence of bear markets. Increased market volatility and trading volume, especially during triple Witching, are also examined.

What factors contributed to the volatility observed in the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

What does the term 'triple Witching' refer to in the context of stock market trading?