Hilton Sells Waldorf Astoria to Chinese Company

The video discusses Hilton's sale of the Waldorf Astoria to a Chinese insurance company for nearly $2 billion, with plans to reinvest in US assets. It highlights economic concerns in Europe, particularly Germany, where factory orders have fallen significantly. The video also covers trends in the gold market, noting a slight increase in gold prices after a significant drop, and the strengthening of the US dollar.

What is Hilton's plan after selling the Waldorf Astoria hotel?

• To invest in other US assets

• To open a new hotel in China

• To expand in Europe

• To exit the hotel industry

What is the main reason for the recent drop in German factory orders?

• Improved trade relations

• Rising inflation rates

• Geopolitical risks and a slowing euro area economy

• Increased domestic demand

What significant economic event occurred in Germany according to the report?

• The largest drop in factory orders since 2009

• An increase in GDP growth

• A record high in factory orders

• A rise in employment rates

What recent trend is observed in gold prices?

• Gold prices are stable

• Gold prices have reached an all-time high

• Gold prices have slightly increased after hitting a yearly low

• Gold prices are unaffected by the US dollar

What is the prediction for gold's annual performance?

• Gold will have its first consecutive annual gain since 2000

• Gold will have its first consecutive annual loss since 2000

• Gold will outperform the US dollar

• Gold will remain stable